This is the total number of premises with active 24-hour alcohol licences as of the 31^st March each year.

A premises licence can be used for the sale of alcohol, the provision of regulated entertainment, the provision of late-night refreshment, or any combination of these activities. It can be used to authorise the sale by retail of alcohol for consumption on the premises (on-sales), off the premises (off-sales), or both. The premises licence details the operating conditions. The purpose of these conditions is to regulate the use of the premises for licensable activities in line with the licensing objectives. A premises licence has effect until the licence is revoked or surrendered, but otherwise is not time limited unless the applicant requests a licence for a limited period. Representations (concerning the promotion of the licensing objectives) may be made about an application for the grant or variation of a premises licence by responsible authorities including the police, local environmental health authority, local fire and rescue service, local public health body, and other persons. Until April 2012, only those living in, and businesses operating in, the vicinity of the premises could make representations about applications.

Note, a 24-alcohol licence does not necessarily mean that the premises will choose to operate for 24 hours.