The Licensing Board

The City of Edinburgh Licensing Board is the statutory licensing authority under the Licensing (Scotland ) Act 2005 and the Gambling Act 2005 for the City of Edinburgh Council area and is responsible for Alcohol Licences and Betting and Gaming Licences and Permits.

The Board is an independent body of ten local authority Councillors elected by the City of Edinburgh Council.

The Licensing Board is also responsible for creating policies such as the 'Adult Entertainment Policy', which was created to protect both the patrons and those working in such premises and the Freedom of Information Scheme outlining the documents available under the scheme and any charges applicable.

Members of the Licensing Board:

• Eric Milligan (Convenor)
• David Walker
• Cammy Day
• Gavin Barrie
• Michael Bridgman
• Norman Work
• Nick Cook
• Joanna Mowat
• Chas Booth 

Please contact us for information on Gambling Licences and Licensing Board Policies

Licensing Board Policy Statement 2010

Licensing Board Mandatory Conditions

Statement of Gambling Principles

On line Register 

Licensing Board report for Public Sector Equality Duty

Supplementary Statement of Licensing Policy