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DEMYSTIFYING THE LICENCING PROCESS

HELPING YOU GET - AND KEEP - YOUR PREMISES LICENCE IN LONDON AND SE ENGLAND

Securing a premises licence in London can be a stressful, expensive and confusing process.

False starts, sleepless nights, wasted money and time and even bitter arguments with residents and authorities are sadly all too common.

But with the right help, they don't have to be.

City Halo can guide you through the licence process
from start to finish.

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A community based approach

Licensing needn't be a battle. Imagine if you could finish the licensing process not with a new group of enemies, but with community allies? City Halo's approach is based on genuine, effective stakeholder engagement - transparency, community consultation and open, thoughtful listening and communication with residents and authorities. 

Build relationships that won't just help your licence award, but set you up for long term success.

Stay in control

No one knows your project better than you. At City Halo we keep you informed and part of the process every step of the way, while providing realistic, clear and concise timescales, costs that are always agreed before engagement and full accountability - so that you can budget, plan and stay in control.


Get the right team on your side

City Halo aims to be a ‘one stop shop’ for your licencing process. But over 15 years of operation we’ve built a network of trusted specialists for any additional help you might require, from acousticians to academics to licensing lawyers; making sure you have the right team around you - at the right price - for your project.

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We understand how hospitality works

We understand the challenges of running a hospitality business, and just how confusing and stressful the licensing process can be. Whatever the scale of your project, our guidance can help you get to the finish line with less pain and expense. See our selected case studies and testimonials for the range of businesses we've helped across London and the whole of England and Wales.

Our services

Securing your licence can often just be the start of the process. We can also guide you through licence variations, Temporary Event Notices, relationship management with residents and authorities, team training, creating due diligence policies, placemaking, reducing liability and risk, and providing ongoing support, advocacy and community engagement for your business.


Start the conversation about your licence today

A fierce advocate for London's nightlife economy for over 30 years, City Halo founder Liam O'Hare is deeply committed to supporting independent businesses that make a genuine cultural impact.

Immersed in the capital's nightlife since his first job as bartender in Camden in the early 90s, Liam was General Manager of the legendary The End nightclub from 1995 - 2007, when nights like Trash revolutionised the electronic music scene worldwide, while creating incredible late night experiences and memories for a generation of Londoners.

Away from the music, Liam and The End pioneered customer safety practice and community engagement that are still globally influential. Liam's interest in the licensing process was crystallised when he successfully became the Holder and DPS of Camden’s first 24-7-365 licence in 2005, and in 2012 he became a full time licensing consultant. 
He's since guided businesses and events of all sizes - from music festivals and venues to retail developments to art galleries to restaurants - to get, and keep their licences, with an approach that's strongly rooted in cultural merit and community engagement.

Our mission is to help projects like yours make the London we love a more vibrant and exciting place. 
Every consultation starts with a free, no obligation conversation with Liam to learn more about your project, your ambitions, your timescale and your budget.


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Testimonials
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You have the business plan.
The perfect location.
The passion and the vision.

But before you can
secure further investment
or open your doors
you need a licence.

The licence process in London
is notoriously complex, stressful and confusing.

But with the right guide, you can avoid sleepless nights, wasted time and money; and instead focus on making your business a success - and making your town or city a more vibrant and interesting place.

We will listen to your needs and your vision for your business before we advise you on what kind of licence to pursue, the predicted timescale and costs, and whether to involve our network of trusted and respected specialists, from acousticians to academics.

Explore Cultural Impact

So whether you're opening a live music venue or a pizza parlour, a gallery or a grand redevelopment, a festival or a food truck, schedule a no obligation call today - and find out how City Halo can guide you through the licensing process.

Across two decades,
LIam and City Halo have helped
hundreds of businesses get - and keep - their licenses

And if you already have a licence, or you've begun the process, we can also help with variations to existing licenses, stakeholder engagement strategies and execution, specialist reporting, team training, advocacy, placemaking and much more.

Our rates are individual and tailored to the work required, but always highly competitive. As part of our advocacy for a the evening and night time economy, we give special dispensation to projects that align with our vision of nightlife in London and promise to deliver genuine cultural impact.  

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