Gambling

You will need an operating licence issued by the Gambling Commission before you can apply for a premises licence from us.

If we approve your premises licence, we will allow you to have up to 4 category B machines and an unlimited number of category C and D machines.

You must not allow children under 18 to enter an Adult Gaming Centre, there must be signs at all entrances telling people the minimum age.

To apply

We’ll need the following information with your application:

• a copy of your operators’ licence
• a plan that shows:
  • the boundary of the building with any internal or external walls
  • the perimeter of the premises
  • if the premise is a boat or part of a boat then the location of any part of the sides of the boat or any internal walls included in the premises
  • entrances and exits to the building
    • including a description of the place where the entry goes to or where the exit leads
  • the location and area of where you will place the gaming machines
  • that there are no customer entrances from a family entertainment centre, another AGC or alcohol-licensed premises

• advertise the application in the local paper within 10 working days of applying and pay any costs.
• send a copy of the advertisement to licensing@arun.gov.uk
• download and complete the single applicant notice to responsible authorities form [doc] 49KB if you are an individual applicant 
• complete the multiple applicants notice to responsible authorities form [doc] 62KB if there is more than one applicant

If we receive no representations within the 28 days, we will grant your application as applied for, subject to the conditions offered in your operating schedule.

If we receive any representations our licensing committee will meet to decide on the application (unless all parties agree that a hearing is not necessary).

If we grant a licence, you’ll need to display the licence on the premises.

Make an online payment

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You’ll need to complete our online application.

You should include:

• any extra documents we request as part of the application
• either a cheque or a receipt showing you have made payment online

There is a fee for this service.

Apply online - adult gaming centre

You will need an operating licence issued by the Gambling Commission before you can apply for a premises licence from us.

The premises licence will allow the type of gaming machines allowed which depends of the size of the casino.

The limit for a regional casino is up to 25 machines (category A, B, C or D) for each gaming table. They may have a maximum of 1250 machines.

The limit for large casinos is up to 5 gaming machines (category B, C or D) for each gaming table. They may have a maximum of 150 machines.

The limit for small casinos is up to 2 gaming machines (category B, C or D) for each gaming table. They may have a maximum of 80 machines.

To apply

We’ll need the following information with your application:

• a plan that shows:
  • the boundary of the building with any internal or external walls
  • the perimeter of the premises
  • if the premise is a boat or part a boat then the location of any part of the sides of the boat or any internal walls included in the premises
  • entrances and exits to the building
    • including a description of the place where the entry goes to or where the exit leads
  • the location and area of where you will place gaming machines
  • any areas which will be a table gaming area
  • any areas which will be non-gambling areas

• advertise the application in the local paper within 10 working days of applying and pay any costs.
• send a copy of the advertisement to licensing@arun.gov.uk
• download and complete the single applicant notice to responsible authorities form [doc] 49KB if you are an individual applicant 
• complete the multiple applicants notice to responsible authorities form [doc] 62KB if there is more than one applicant

If we receive no representations within the 28 days, we will grant your application as applied for, subject to the conditions offered in your operating schedule.

If we receive any representations our licensing committee will meet to decide on the application (unless all parties agree that a hearing is not necessary).

If we grant a licence, you’ll need to display the licence on the premises.

Make an online payment

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You’ll need to complete our online application form.

You should include:

• any extra documents we request as part of the application
• either a cheque or a receipt showing you have made payment online

There is a fee for this service.

Apply online - casino licence

You will need an operating licence issued by the Gambling Commission before you can apply for a premises licence from us.

Bingo is equal chance gaming which is where:

• it does not involve playing or staking against a bank
• the chances of winning are the same for all players

You can play bingo in:

• commercial bingo clubs
• casinos
• clubs and pubs
  • no authorisation is needed unless the bingo is high turnover, where the total stakes and prizes in any 7-day period exceed £2,000  

Bingo premises (commercial clubs and casinos) are allowed up to 8 gaming machines of category B3 or B4 and an unlimited number of category C and D machines available to use.

To apply

We’ll need the following information with your application:

• a plan that shows:
  • the boundary of the building with any internal or external walls
  • the perimeter of the premises
  • if the premise is a boat or part a boat then the location of any part of the sides of the boat or any internal walls included in the premises
  • entrances and exits to the building
    • including a description of the place where the entry goes to or where the exit leads
  • the location and area of where you will place the gaming machines
  • the location and are of any part of the premises which you will use to provide facilities for gaming apart from those parts which include category B or C machines
  • the type and location of any barrier separating any part of the premises where category B and C machines are in use

• advertise the application in the local paper within 10 working days of applying and pay any costs.
• send a copy of the advertisement to licensing@arun.gov.uk
• download and complete the single applicant notice to responsible authorities form [doc] 49KB if you are an individual applicant 
• complete the multiple applicants notice to responsible authorities form [doc] 62KB if there is more than one applicant

If we receive no representations within the 28 days, we will grant your application as applied for, subject to the conditions offered in your operating schedule.

If we receive any representations our licensing committee will meet to decide on the application (unless all parties agree that a hearing is not necessary).

If we grant a licence, you’ll need to display the licence on the premises.

Make an online payment

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You’ll need to complete our online application.

You should include:

• any extra documents we request as part of the application
• either a cheque or a receipt showing you have made payment online

There is a fee for this service.

Apply online - bingo premises

You will need an operating licence issued by the Gambling Commission before you can apply for a premises licence from us.

To apply

We’ll need the following information with your application:

• a plan that shows:
  • the boundary of the building with any internal or external walls
  • the perimeter of the premises
  • if the premise is a boat or part a boat then the location of any part of the sides of the boat or any internal walls included in the premises
  • entrances and exits to the building
    • including a description of the place where the entry goes to or where the exit leads
  • the location and area of where you will place category C gaming machines
  • the location and area of where you will place category D gaming machines
  • the type and location of any barrier separating any part of the premises where category C machines are in use

• advertise the application in the local paper within 10 working days of applying and pay any costs.
• send a copy of the advertisement to licensing@arun.gov.uk
• download and complete the single applicant notice to responsible authorities form [doc] 49KB if you are an individual applicant 
• complete the multiple applicants notice to responsible authorities form [doc] 62KB if there is more than one applicant

If we receive no representations within the 28 days, we will grant your application as applied for, subject to the conditions offered in your operating schedule.

If we receive any representations our licensing committee will meet to decide on the application (unless all parties agree that a hearing is not necessary).

If we grant a licence, you’ll need to display the licence on the premises.

Make an online payment

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You’ll need to complete our online application.

You should include:

• any extra documents we request as part of the application
• either a cheque or a receipt showing you have made payment online

There is a fee for this service.

Apply online - family entertainment centre

You will need an operating licence issued by the Gambling Commission before you can apply for a premises licence from us.

If we approve your premises licence, we will allow you to have up to 4 category B2, B3, B4, C or D machines.

You must not allow children under 18 in a betting premises, there must be signs at all entrances telling people the minimum age.

If we grant a licence, you’ll need to display the licence on the premises.

To apply

We’ll need the following information with your application:

• a plan that shows:
  • the boundary of the building with any internal or external walls
  • the perimeter of the premises
  • if the premise is a boat or part a boat then the location of any part of the sides of the boat or any internal walls included in the premises
  • entrances and exits to the building
    • including a description of the place where the entry goes to or where the exit leads
  • the location and area of where you will place any category B or C gaming machines

• advertise the application in the local paper within 10 working days of applying and pay any costs.
• send a copy of the advertisement to licensing@arun.gov.uk
• download and complete the single applicant notice to responsible authorities form [doc] 49KB if you are an individual applicant 
• complete the multiple applicants notice to responsible authorities form [doc] 62KB if there is more than one applicant

If we receive no representations within the 28 days, we will grant your application as applied for, subject to the conditions offered in your operating schedule.

If we receive any representations our licensing committee will meet to decide on the application (unless all parties agree that a hearing is not necessary).

If we grant a licence, you’ll need to display the licence on the premises.

Make an online payment

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You’ll need to complete our online application.

You should include:

• any extra documents we request as part of the application
• either a cheque or a receipt showing you have made payment online

There is a fee for this service.

Apply online - betting (non-track)

You will need an operating licence issued by the Gambling Commission before you can apply for a premises licence from us.

To apply

We’ll need the following information with your application:

• a plan that shows:
  • the boundary of the building with any internal or external walls
  • the perimeter of the premises
  • if the premise is a boat or part a boat then the location of any part of the sides of the boat or any internal walls included in the premises
  • entrances and exits to the building
    • including a description of the place where the entry goes to or where the exit leads
  • the location and areas of any part which is a 5 times rule betting area
  • the location and are of any part in which category B or C machines will be in use
  • the type and location of any barrier separating any part of the premises where category C machines are in use

• advertise the application in the local paper within 10 working days of applying and pay any costs.
• send a copy of the advertisement to licensing@arun.gov.uk
• download and complete the single applicant notice to responsible authorities form [doc] 49KB if you are an individual applicant 
• complete the multiple applicants notice to responsible authorities form [doc] 62KB if there is more than one applicant

If we receive no representations within the 28 days, we will grant your application as applied for, subject to the conditions offered in your operating schedule.

If we receive any representations our licensing committee will meet to decide on the application (unless all parties agree that a hearing is not necessary).

If we grant a licence, you’ll need to display the licence on the premises.

Make an online payment

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You’ll need to complete our online application.

You should include:

• any extra documents we request as part of the application
• either a cheque or a receipt showing you have made payment online

There is a fee for this service.

Apply online - betting track

You will need an operating licence issued by the Gambling Commission before you can apply for a premises licence from us.

To apply

We’ll need the following information with your application:

• a plan that shows:
  • the location of any part of the sides of the boat or any internal walls included in the premises
  • entrances and exits to the boat
    • including a description of the place where the entry goes to or where the exit leads

If your application is for an adult gaming centre your plans will also need to show:

• the location and area of where you will place the gaming machines
• that there are no customer entrances from a family entertainment centre, another AGC or alcohol licensed premises

If your application is for a casino your plans will also need to show:

• the location and area of where you will place gaming machines
• any areas which will be a table gaming area
• any areas which will be non-gambling areas

If your application is for bingo your plans will also need to show:

• the location and area of where you will place the gaming machines
• the location and are of any part of the premises which you will use to provide facilities for gaming apart from those parts which include category B or C machines
• the type and location of any barrier separating any part of the premises where category B and C machines are in use

If your application is for a family entertainment centre your plans will also need to show:

• the location and area of where you will place category C gaming machines
• the location and area of where you will place category D gaming machines
• the type and location of any barrier separating any part of the premises where category C machines are in use

If your application is for betting (other than track) your plans will also need to show:

• the location and area of where you will place any category B or C gaming machines

• advertise the application in the local paper within 10 working days of applying and pay any costs.
• send a copy of the advertisement to licensing@arun.gov.uk
• download and complete the single applicant notice to responsible authorities form [doc] 49KB if you are an individual applicant 
• complete the multiple applicants notice to responsible authorities form [doc] 62KB if there is more than one applicant

If we receive no representations within the 28 days, we will grant your application as applied for, subject to the conditions offered in your operating schedule.

If we receive any representations our licensing committee will meet to decide on the application (unless all parties agree that a hearing is not necessary).

If we grant a licence, you’ll need to display the licence on the premises.

Make an online payment

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You’ll need to complete our online application.

You should include:

• any extra documents we request as part of the application
• either a cheque or a receipt showing you have made payment online

There is a fee for this service.

Apply online - vessel

Used where there is less than 8 days betting on a track in a calendar year.

To apply

You’ll need complete our online application.

Apply online - occasional use

You will need to apply for a provisional statement if:

• your property is under construction
• your property needs major alterations
• you do not have the right to occupy the property yet

After we have granted the provisional statement, we can only refuse an application for the full premises licence on limited grounds.

To apply

Before you apply, you’ll need the following:

• a plan that shows:
  • the boundary of the building with any internal or external walls
  • the perimeter of the premises
  • if the premise is a boat or part a boat then the location of any part of the sides of the boat or any internal walls included in the premises
  • entrances and exits to the building
    • including a description of the place where the entry goes to or where the exit leads
  • the location and area of where you will place the gaming machines

• advertise the application in the local paper within 10 working days of applying and pay any costs.
• send a copy of the advertisement to licensing@arun.gov.uk
• download and complete the single applicant notice to responsible authorities form [doc] 49KB if you are an individual applicant 
• complete the multiple applicants notice to responsible authorities form [doc] 62KB if there is more than one applicant

If we receive no representations within the 28 days, we will grant your application as applied for, subject to the conditions offered in your operating schedule.

If we receive any representations our licensing committee will meet to decide on the application (unless all parties agree that a hearing is not necessary).

If we grant a licence, you’ll need to display the licence on the premises.

You’ll need a credit or debit card for this.

1. Select the button below and then follow the onscreen instructions

2. After receiving your payment receipt you’ll need to forward this email to licensing@arun.gov.uk.

Make a payment online

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You’ll need to complete our online application.

You should include:

• any extra documents we request as part of the application
• either a cheque or a receipt showing you have made payment online

There is a fee for this service.

Apply online - provisional use

If you hold an operating licence you can serve notice about the temporary use of a premises for gambling without needing a premises’ licence. Temporary use notices are only for equal chance gaming where those who take part are in a competition which will produce a single overall winner. 

To apply

Before you apply, you’ll need the following:

• a plan that shows:
  • the boundary of the building with any internal or external walls
  • the perimeter of the premises
  • if the premise is a boat or part a boat then the location of any part of the sides of the boat or any internal walls included in the premises
  • entrances and exits to the building
    • including a description of the place where the entry goes to or where the exit leads
  • the location and area of where you will place the gaming machines

You’ll need to tell us at least 3 months before the first date listed in the notice.

You cannot use premises for gambling under a temporary use notice for more than 21 days in any rolling 12-month period. You can apply for more than one temporary use notice but the total number of days cannot exceed 21 days.

If we receive a temporary use notice on premises where the total number of days exceeds 21, we will issue a counter notice.

If we receive any objections our licensing committee will meet to decide on the application (unless all parties agree that a hearing is not necessary).

If there are no objections to a temporary use notice we will authorise the notice and return it within 21 days.

You must display the temporary use notice on the premises whilst the specified activity is taking place.

• advertise the application in the local paper within 10 working days of applying and pay any costs.
• send a copy of the advertisement to licensing@arun.gov.uk
• download and complete the single applicant notice to responsible authorities form [doc] 49KB if you are an individual applicant 
• complete the multiple applicants notice to responsible authorities form [doc] 62KB if there is more than one applicant

If we receive no representations within the 28 days, we will grant your application as applied for, subject to the conditions offered in your operating schedule.

If we receive any representations our licensing committee will meet to decide on the application (unless all parties agree that a hearing is not necessary).

If we grant a licence, you’ll need to display the licence on the premises.

You’ll need a credit or debit card for this.

1. Select the button below and then follow the onscreen instructions

2. After receiving your payment receipt you’ll need to forward this email to licensing@arun.gov.uk.

Make a payment online

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You’ll need to complete our online application. 

You should include:

• any extra documents we request as part of the application
• either a cheque or a receipt showing you have made payment online

There is a fee for this service.

Apply online - temporary use

If the operator of a gambling business changes you will need to apply to transfer the licence.

To apply

Before you apply, you’ll need the following:

• a plan that shows:
  • the boundary of the building with any internal or external walls
  • the perimeter of the premises
  • if the premise is a boat or part a boat then the location of any part of the sides of the boat or any internal walls included in the premises
  • entrances and exits to the building
    • including a description of the place where the entry goes to or where the exit leads
  • the location and area of where you will place the gaming machines
• written consent from the existing licence holder to the transfer
• the existing premises licence

If you do not have the existing premises licence, you’ll need to include a statement telling us why you do not have this along with an application for a copy of the licence.

You’ll need a credit or debit card for this.

1. Select the button below and then follow the onscreen instructions

2. After receiving your payment receipt you’ll need to forward this email to licensing@arun.gov.uk.

Make a payment online

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You’ll need to complete our online application.

You should include:

• any extra documents we request as part of the application
• either a cheque or a receipt showing you have made payment online

There is a fee for this service.

Apply online - transfer

A family entertainment centre which only has machines in category D (these are low-stake fruit machines, coin pushers or crane grabs) does not need a licence.

Instead they should hold an unlicensed family entertainment centre machine permit.

To apply

Before you apply, you’ll need the following:

• a plan that shows:
  • the boundary of the building with any internal or external walls
  • the perimeter of the premises
  • if the premise is a boat or part a boat then the location of any part of the sides of the boat or any internal walls included in the premises
  • entrances and exits to the building
    • including a description of the place where the entry goes to or where the exit leads
  • the location and area of where you will place the gaming machines

Make an online payment

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You’ll need to complete our online application.

You should include:

• any extra documents we request as part of the application
• either a cheque or a receipt showing you have made payment online

There is a fee for this service.

Apply online - UFEC

Club machine permit

A club machine permit will allow B, C or D gaming machines in members clubs, miners’ welfare institutes and commercial clubs.

You do not need an operating or premises licence if you hold a club machine permit.

You must make sure that you do not allow children under 18 in an area where there are gaming machines other than those in category D.

Club gaming permit

A club gaming permit will allow no more than 3 gaming machines in categories B, C or D in members clubs or miners’ welfare institutes.

You must make sure that children under 18 do not use machines in categories B or C.

You do not need an operating or premises licence if you hold a club gaming permit.

You can offer equal chance gaming without any limits on stakes and prizes.

You cannot:

• charge a fee greater than those listed in the regulations for players to join any games of equal chance
• deduct fees from sums staked or won greater than those listed in the regulations
• allow members of the public (apart from members, their guests or staff) into the gaming area
• allow children or young people into the gaming area

To apply

Fast-track application

If you already hold a club premises licence you can apply for a fast-track application.

This means we do not have to send a copy of the application to the police or Gambling Commission and they cannot object to the application.

A permit issued under the fast track procedure does not expire.

It only ceases to have effect if it is:

• surrendered
• cancelled
• forfeited
• lapsed because the club premises certificate is not in place

Standard application

If you do not hold a club premises certificate, we will send your application to the police and the Gambling Commission as part of the consultation.

They can then comment or object to the application within the 28 days consultation period.

If we have concerns or if there are any objections to the application our licensing committee will meet to decide on the application (unless all parties agree that a hearing is not necessary).

The permit will only be valid for 10 years and you will need to renew this at least 6 weeks before the existing permit expires.

You’ll need to complete our online application.

You should include:

• any extra documents we request as part of the application
• either a cheque or a receipt showing you have made payment online

You’ll need a credit or debit card for this.

1. Select the button below and then follow the onscreen instructions

2. After receiving your payment receipt you’ll need to forward this email to licensing@arun.gov.uk.

Make a payment online

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There is a fee for this service.

Apply online - club gaming or club machine

Under the act you’re entitled to 2 or less machines in category C or D.

You need to tell us that you wish to make gaming machines available for use.

You must not allow any person under 18 years to use a category C machine.

There is no annual fee for the notification of less than 2 machines permit.

To apply

You’ll need to complete our online application.

You should include:

• any extra documents we request as part of the application
• either a cheque or a receipt showing you have made payment online

You’ll need a credit or debit card for this.

1. Select the button below, when asked to choose which service select gambling licence fee and then follow the onscreen instructions.

2. After receiving your payment receipt you’ll need to forward this email to licensing@arun.gov.uk.

Make a payment online

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There is a fee for this service.

Apply online - gaming machine (2 or less)

If you wish to have more than 2 gaming machines in category C or D, you’ll need to apply for the gaming machine permit.

You must not allow any person under 18 years to use a category C machine

There is an annual fee for the permit.

To apply

You’ll need to complete our online application.

You should include:

• any extra documents we request as part of the application
• either a cheque or a receipt showing you have made payment online

You’ll need a credit or debit card for this.

1. Select the button below and then follow the onscreen instructions

2. After receiving your payment receipt you’ll need to forward this email to licensing@arun.gov.uk.

Make a payment online

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There is a fee for this service.

Apply online - gaming machine

The size of any prize in prize gaming does not rely on either:

• the number of people playing
• the amount paid for or raised by the gaming

You must put up all prizes in advance and all chances to take part in the gaming must take place on one day.

You must:

• play and complete the game on the same day
• make public the result of the game in the premises the day that it takes place

The following premises do not need a prize gaming permit:

• adult gaming centres
• family entertainment centres
• unlicensed family entertainment centres
• travelling fairs
• bingo halls

You cannot apply for a prize gaming permit if you hold a premises licence or a club gaming permit.

The permit is valid for 10 years.

To apply

You’ll need to complete our online application.

You should include:

• any extra documents we request as part of the application
• either a cheque or a receipt showing you have made payment online

You’ll need a credit or debit card for this.

1. Select the button below and then follow the onscreen instructions

2. After receiving your payment receipt you’ll need to forward this email to licensing@arun.gov.uk.

Make a payment online

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There is a fee for this service.

Apply online - prize gaming

Clubs and premises with an alcohol licence can allow equal chance gaming on the premises. Equal chance gaming is when you do not have to stake against the bank and the chances of winning are the same for everyone playing.

Poker is the most popular type of equal change gaming.

There are strict limits in place for stakes and prizes these are:

• the maximum stake per player is £5 per game
• the combined stakes for the premises must not exceed £100 per day
• the maximum prize is £100 per game, this includes:
  • money
  • payments in-kind
  • vouchers
  • goods
  • donated items
  • goody bags
  • buy-ins at other poker tournaments
  • any other items which have a value
• you cannot charge a fee people to take part, this includes having people buy a meal so they can play and it does not matter if the charge is voluntary or not
• you cannot link the gaming to gaming in any other premises

The Gambling Commission has a code of practice which explains what a pub or club must do to offer poker. The designated premises supervisor (DPS) will be the person who must make sure that the pub or club follows the Gambling Commission’s rules.

Under the code you must keep records of poker activity which we can request to see.

If you do not follow the limits on stakes and prizes, we can remove the exemption which allows poker in your pub or club.

We may also decide to review the alcohol licence after any failure to follow the rules on poker.

If we remove the exemption, you must not allow people to play games of equal chance on the premises. If you allow any game of equal chance this is a breach of the Gambling Act and could result in your prosecution. This carries a severe penalty of up to 51 weeks imprisonment and/or an unlimited fine.

The licensing team / licensing officer

Arun District Council
Arun Civic Centre
Maltravers Road
Littlehampton
West Sussex
BN17 5LF
licensing@arun.gov.uk

Planning department

Planning department
Arun District Council
Arun Civic Centre
Maltravers Road
Littlehampton
West Sussex
BN17 5LF
planning@arun.gov.uk

Environmental health department / pollution team

Environmental Health
Arun District Council
Arun Civic Centre
Maltravers Road
Littlehampton
West Sussex
BN17 5LF
pollution@arun.gov.uk

Health and safety department

Health and safety
Arun District Council
Arun Civic Centre
Maltravers Road
Littlehampton
West Sussex
BN17 5LF
health.safety@arun.gov.uk

The Gambling Commission

Victoria Square House
Victoria Square
Birmingham
B2 4BP
info@gamblingcommission.gov.uk

Police Neighbourhood Licensing Team

Police Neighbourhood Licensing Team
Sussex Police
Centenary House
Durrington Lane
Worthing
West Sussex
BN13 2PQ
ws_licensing_wor@sussex.pnn.police.uk

Fire Safety Officer - Licensing Applications

Fire Safety Officer - Licensing Applications
West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service
Centenary House
1st Floor, West Wing, Rm 236 & 245
Durrington Lane
Worthing
West Sussex
BN13 2QB
businessfiresafety@westsussex.gov.uk

HM Revenue & Customs

HMRC
National Registration Unit
Portcullis House
21 India Street
Glasgow
G2 4PZ

West Sussex Safeguarding Children Partnership

West Sussex Safeguarding Children Partnership (Licensing)
West Sussex County Council
Room 24
Durban House
Durban Road
Bognor Regis
West Sussex
PO22 9RE
cputeam@westsussex.gov.uk