A designated premises supervisor (DPS) is the person who has day-to-day responsibility for a business that has a premises license to sell alcohol. They are the person who authorises the sale of alcohol on the premises.

To legally sell or supply alcohol, a business must have a designated premises supervisor. Only a premises licence holder can apply to change a DPS.

What does the process involve?

• Obtaining consent from the current premises licence holder to transfer the licence.

• Completing all necessary application forms and submitting them to your local council on your behalf, including payment of the £23 fee.

• Liaising with and sending a copy of your application to the local Police and Home Office Immigration Services.