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Important Notice: Closure of Licensing SAVI

Since our launch, Licensing SAVI has been proud to support thousands of venues across England and Wales in raising safety standards and reducing vulnerability within the night-time economy.

The initiative has operated for five years however, after review, is to close with effect from 30 April 2026.

·       Effective closure date: 30 April 2026

·       Existing accreditations: If a venue is currently accredited their Licensing SAVI accreditation status remains active for the remainder of their one-year accreditation period, with access to all assets. However they will not be able to renew their accreditation once it expires

·       New applications: We will not be accepting new accreditation applications from venues

Who to Contact Now:

·       For Licensing SAVI specific queries: Please contact 

·       For licensing advice & safety concerns: Please contact your local Police Alcohol Licensing Officer (PALO)

·       For regulatory or statutory enquiries: Please contact your Local Authority Licensing Team

Bar staff trained to help improve safety for women

- News

Find out how Licensing SAVI has been working with the Safer Business Network as part of Wiltshire Police's Safety At Night Charter, to teach bar staff, landlords and night club managers how to identify vulnerable customers and make appropriate interventions.

Licensing SAVI's Ian Shuttleworth commented: "We're delighted to be supporting partners in Wiltshire with their focus upon improving safety at night and look forward to seeing a growing number of Licensing SAVI accredited venues in Salisbury and the wider area".

Read more on the BBC website here.