Licensing SAVI

The initiative is an online self-assessment, which brings together for the first time, guidance, standards and advice that licensed premises require to comply with the Licensing Act 2003 and promote the four Licensing Objectives. Developed at the request of the Home Office and backed by the National Police Chiefs’ Council, Licensing SAVI seeks to reduce the risk of crime, help raise standards in licensed premises and provide consistent licensing information across England and Wales. It is also being supported by Project Servator, a police-led scheme to work with local communities to encourage vigilance and reporting of suspicious behaviour to deter terrorist attacks. For the first time Licensing SAVI brings together information from official sources including Police, Licensing Authorities and the Fire and Rescue Services into one place. The Licensing SAVI self-assessment provides definitive information on effective management practices and operational security as well as some practical examples, which some licensed premises may not have considered before. It has been designed to go a long way towards demonstrating compliance with the Licensing Objectives. Additionally, it includes Covid-19 guidance and advice. Venues that complete the self-assessment will receive a star-rating and can then apply for Licensing SAVI accreditation and an Award, which will show their star-rating and can be displayed at their premises and used for general marketing purposes. One of the key factors that differentiates Licensing SAVI is that it has been devised and developed by the Police Service via Police Crime Prevention Initiatives (Police CPI), who work closely with Local Authorities throughout the UK to reduce crime and the fear of crime. As such, Licensing SAVI is uniquely placed to deliver a joined-up and consistent approach to creating safe and secure licensed premises across England and Wales.