Sex establishment licence

You may need a licence from the council to run a sex shop, which is any premises selling sex toys, books or videos to a significant degree.

To run a venue that enables members of the public to watch explicit films you also need a licence from the council.

The power to regulate sex establishments and issue licences is detailed in the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1982.

For more information, visit Part 2 Schedule 3 of the Local Government Act.

Contact us

• Email licensing@portsmouthcc.gov.uk
• Call 023 9283 4607
• Write to:
  Portsmouth City Council Licensing
  Civic Offices
  Guildhall Square
  Portsmouth
  PO1 2AL