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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

Licensing SAVI: Improving safety in the night-time economy

- News

There is increased focus from government, police and those working in the night-time economy to improve safety in bars, clubs and restaurants, particularly for women and girls.  Licensing SAVI aims to support licensed premises in improving their safety measures.

Find out more in this excellent article in City Security Magazine https://citysecuritymagazine.com/police-partnerships/licensing-savi-improving-safety-in-the-night-time-economy/