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Sex Establishments

Ipswich Borough Council has adopted amendments made to Schedule 3 of the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1982, and all forms of sex establishment will now require a licence with the Council.

Sex Establishment Licences

Ipswich Borough Council has adopted amendments made to Schedule 3 of the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1982, and all forms of sex establishment will now require a licence with the Council

Application Process

The application process for acquiring, renewing or transferring a Sex Establishment licence.

Sex Establishment Definitions

A sex establishment means a sex cinema, sex shop or sexual entertainment venue.

Sex Establishment Licence Application Requirements

Details of what documentation you need to supply and what actions you need to take in order to make an application.

Sex Establishment Licence Options

The holder of a licence may apply for a variation of the terms and conditions of a licence, transfer a licence or cancel a licence at any time.

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