The information on this page is presented in the format of frequently asked questions. Please click a question from the index below to see the appropriate answer.
How is a Sex Establishment defined?
A Sex Establishment can either be a Sex Shop or a Sex Cinema.
A sex shop is a premises used for business which consists to a significant degree of selling sex articles.
A sex cinema is any premises used to a significant degree for showing of films which are concerned primarily with, or relate to, or are intended to stimulate sexual activity.
The law defines the way in which an application is made, which include advertising notice of the application in the local press and displaying a notice outside the premises for a specific time period to give passers by the opportunity to comment by a statutory closing date.
What application criteria will Slough Borough Council consider for a sex establishment licence?
When considering an application for a sex establishment licence the Council may only use the following criteria:-
What are the licensing requirements for sex establishments?
Sex Establishments are required to be licensed under the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1982.
Why does the council allow a sex establishment within a particular area?
Sex establishments must be licensed with the local government under the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1982. There are strict criteria for this and it enables the local authority to regulate the activities of the establishment.
For all enquiries please contact the Customer Service Centre
01753 475111
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High Street
Slough
opposite Slough Library
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