Practical guides
Licensing Policy Review Guide 2022
Guide produced to supplement existing AFS guidance about the development of licensing policy with learning from the last round of policy review in 2018. It provides practical suggestions to support people to engage in the review process effectively, and to make recommendations to licensing boards relevant to the licensing objectives and local context.
October 2022File size: 452KB
Topics: Licensing
Local Licensing Forum Members Guide
Local Licensing Guide for Forum Members. July 2021.
July 2021File size: 2147KB
Topics: Licensing
Alcohol Deaths Reviews
The report was written as a manual for ADPs and PH teams concerned with preventing alochol related deaths.
September 2020File size: 350KB
Topics: Deaths
Licensing Resource Pack Section 5
AFS Licensing Resource Pack Section 5 - Useful resources.
September 2017File size: 321KB
Topics: Licensing
Licensing Resource Pack Section 4
AFS Licensing Resource Pack Section 4 - Developing an effective overprovision policy.
September 2017File size: 211KB
Topics: Licensing
Licensing Resource Pack Section 3
AFS Licensing Resource Pack Section 3 - Statements of licensing policy.
September 2017File size: 133KB
Topics: Licensing
Licensing Resource Pack Section 2
AFS Licensing Resource Pack Section 2 - Using evidence to support policy and decision-making.
September 2017File size: 157KB
Topics: Licensing
Licensing Resource Pack Section 1
AFS Licensing Resource Pack Section 1 - Introduction to alcohol licensing in Scotland.
September 2017File size: 207KB
Topics: Licensing
AFS Licensing Resource Pack
AFS Licensing Resource Pack for professionals involved in Scotland's licensing system (September 2017).
September 2017File size: 994KB
Topics: Licensing
Community licensing toolkit
Toolkit to help people raise concerns about the impact of alcohol in their local community. The toolkit explains how the licensing process works in Scotland and provides practical tips for people who want to get involved but aren't sure where to start.
April 2016File size: 1152KB
Topics: Licensing
