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Accords With Licensed Premises

What Are Accords?

Licensing Accords are local voluntary agreements between police, councils, licensed venues, and other community stakeholders aimed at reducing alcohol related harm associated with licensed premises.

They complement legislation relating to responsible service of alcohol and the use of security staff and are designed to support licensed premises in creating safe drinking environments.

Why the City of Sydney Supports Licensing Accords

The City of Sydney has an ongoing commitment to reducing alcohol related harm and anti-social behavior. Accords are part of a comprehensive approach by the City to tackle alcohol-related issues.

  • Accords are effective in enhancing community perceptions of safety.
  • Accords enhance partnerships between licensees, industry associations, NSW Police, local and state government.
  • Accords compliment licensing enforcement, and offer licensees the opportunity to learn new legislative requirements, and ways to improve compliance.
  • Accords offer information exchange and education on developing issues.

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Licensing Accords Operating in the City of Sydney

There are several entertainment precincts within the City’s boundaries, including The Rocks, Darling Harbour, Chinatown, George Street, Oxford Street, Kings Cross and Glebe. Each precinct is unique as reflected in the variety of licensed premises and entertainment options in each locality. The City supports precinct based accords as they are tailored to address specific issues among venues with common interests.

The City of Sydney has been actively involved in the development of five licensing accords; CBD, City North, Surry Hills, Newtown and South Sydney Licensing Accords. The City is also able to support accords through resourcing with accord incident books and campaigns that target issues affecting licensed premises, as shown in Education and Campaigns.

CBD Licensing Accord

The CBD Accord is a joint initiative of the City of Sydney, Department of Gaming & Racing, NSW Police and the Australian Hotels Association.

The accord was created 15 July 2003, with regular meetings. You can download the minutes from these meetings as PDF documents. You can download a copy of the CBD Accord Principles here.

Over 400 licensed premises are in the CBD Accord catchment area. The meetings generally attract 100 licensees.

Contact Billy Cotsis, City of Sydney Council on 02 9265 9389 or Charlie Fenton, Chairperson, Lansdowne Hotel on 02 9211 2325 for more information.

Glebe Licensing Accord

The Glebe Liquor Accord is currently in the process of being developed. The Licensees have been discussing ways to develop Accord principles and establish a membership base.

Contact Tony Trad, Licensing Unit at Glebe Police on 02 9552 8099 for more information.

Newtown Licensing Accord

This accord  is being developed in consultation with  the City of Sydney, Department of Gaming & Racing, NSW Police, Australian Hotel’s Association, Restaurant & Catering Association and Liquor Stores Association.

Contact Scott Leach, Rose of Australia Hotel on 02 9565 1441 or Damian Norris, Licensing Unit, Newtown Police on 02 9550 8199 for more information.

South Sydney Licensing Accord

The South Sydney Licensing Accord was established as one of the key strategies of the Redfern-Waterloo Community Safety Plan. The South Sydney Accord is a joint initiative of Council, Redfern Police, the Australian Hotels Association and approximately 40 licensees from venues stretching east to South Dowling Street, south to Gardiners Road, west to City Road and north to Cleveland Street.

The Accord was established on 9 March 2004 and the licensees have formed an Executive Committee on which Council is represented.

Contact Licensing Officer Redfern Police, Steve Rose on 02 8303 8199 or President Steve McGuiness, Alexandria-Erskineville Bowling Club on 02 9557 5749. 

Surry Hills Licensing Accord

The Surry Hills Licensing Accord is a joint initiative of the City of Sydney, Department of Gaming & Racing, NSW Police, Australian Hotels Association, ACON and the Surry Hills Community Drug Action Team.

The Accord was created in 2003 and meets regularly. The licensees have formed an Executive Committee on which Council is represented.

You can download the minutes from these meetings as PDF documents. You can download a copy of the Surry Hills Principles here.

Contact Pip Ditzell, City of Sydney Council on 02 9265 9333 or Jenny Farrell, Macquarie Hotel on 02 8262 8877 for more information.

Sydney City North Licensing Accord

The Sydney City North Licensing Accord is a joint initiative of NSW Police, Department of Gaming and Racing, City of Sydney, Sydney Harbour Foreshore Authority and local licensees.

The Sydney City North Licensing Accord was launched on 31 May 2005.

Contact Darrin Thompson, Licensing Unit, The Rocks Police on 02 8220 6399 or John Franks, Chairperson, Merrival Group, 02 9240 3000.

 

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Downloads

Principles


CBD Accord Meetings' Minutes

Surry Hills Licensing Accord Meetings' Minutes

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For More Information

For more information about any of the City of Sydney's Licensing Accords, please contact:

Safe City Community Safety Officer
John Maynard
Tel: 02 9246 7883
Email: jmaynard@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au

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Last Updated: Friday 6 June, 2008
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