Councils work with the police and others on community safety, run CCTV, license pubs, taxis and gambling premises, and deal with antisocial behaviour such as noise.
Licensing decisions are made by a licensing committee or sub-committee of councillors, which hears from applicants and objectors.
You can object to a licence application during its consultation period. Report noise and antisocial behaviour to the council.
| Council | Items | With a decision |
|---|---|---|
| Cardiff | 40 | 27 |
| Swansea | 26 | 4 |
| Vale of Glamorgan | 15 | 12 |
| Carmarthenshire | 8 | 3 |
| Newport | 3 | 0 |
| Rhondda Cynon Taf | 2 | 0 |
| Ceredigion | 2 | 1 |
| Powys | 1 | 0 |
| Monmouthshire | 1 | 0 |
| Bridgend | 1 | 0 |
| Torfaen | 1 | 0 |
| Blaenau Gwent | 1 | 1 |
Decided: It asked officers to write to every Town and Community Council to ask whether they put lights or decorations on Council highways, how they keep them safe, and whether they have liability insurance and for how much. It also asked officers to estimate the cost of a licence so it can be included in the precept (the part of council tax that funds a town or community council).