Licensing consultations

About this consultation

Consultation start date: 00:00 on 16 January 2026

Consultation end date: 23:59 on 16 February 2026

In March we consulted on proposed changes to our Sexual Entertainment Venue Licensing policy. The outcome of this consultation was considered by the council's Cabinet in September. Following the September Cabinet meeting, and considering the consultation feedback, further changes to the policy have been proposed and are the subject of this further consultation.

You can view the proposed changes in the draft policy document, and in our consultation response form.

How you can respond

This consultation is open for 4 weeks, closing at 23:59 on 16 February 2026. 

Complete the online consultation form

You can also respond to the consultation by completing the consultation response form and returning to us:

• by post to Cheltenham Borough Council, Licensing Section, Municipal Offices, Promenade, Cheltenham, GL50 9SA
• by email to [email protected] 

Further information

The licensing consultations privacy statement can be found on the authority's website.

If you have any questions about this consultation, please contact [email protected] before making the final decision in respect of these proposals.