Licensing

What Licences/Registrations do we Cover?

We deal with many different licensing/permits and registrations. Our colleagues in other departments also deal with some licensing functions.

If you want to come and visit us to talk about a specific matter, we are located on the ground floor of the Civic Offices next to the cashiers complex. Come in the main entrance and turn left. We are well signposted. To be safe, telephone first just in case the officer you want is out of the building. Appointments can be made at any time - first just give us a ring.

Please note that a dedicated officer is available each day at the reception area to deal with enquiries.

Who Are We?

We are a team of 10 officers dealing with all aspects of licensing as follows:-

Licensing Manager
Mrs Nickii Humphreys
Tel: 023 9283 4604
Mobile: 07956 581227*

Deputy Licensing Manager
Mr Richard Chalmers
Tel: 023 9268 8462
Mobile: 07957 922069*

Senior Enforcement Officer
Mr Ross Lee
Tel: 023 9283 4830
Mobile: 07908 687335*

Enforcement Officer
Mr Kevin Weeks
Tel: 023 9283 4981
Mobile: 07908 687334

Enforcement Officer
Mr Jason Ellam
Tel: 023 9268 8519
Mobile: 07956 853241

Senior Licensing Officer
Mrs Debra Robson
Tel: 023 9283 4607
Mobile: 07956 583072*

Licensing Assistant
Mrs Zoë Gofton
Tel: 023 9268 8367
Mobile: 07956 415396*

Licensing Assistant
Mrs Karen Bowie
Tel: 023 9283 4073

Licensing Assistant
Mrs Lynsey Connor
Tel: 023 9283 4073

Licensing Assistant
Mrs Hazel Maidment
Tel: 023 9283 4572

*After hours emergency use only.

Departmental Address

Licensing Section
City Solicitor
Civic Offices
Guildhall Square
Portsmouth
PO1 2AL
Fax: 023 9283 4811

email: licensing@portsmouthcc.gov.uk

Who Do We Report To?

We report to the City Solicitor. Our parent Committee is the Licensing Committee. Policy matters, important public issues, contested applications and disciplinary cases against licence holders are put before the Licensing Committee.

Generally speaking (and where the law permits) we can deal with licensing matters ourselves after consultation (if necessary) with the public, Ward Councillors and other professional council officers who advise us.