Licensing
The following links may be useful in understanding UK licensing law:
Overview of UK licensing situation.
HMSO full text of the Licensing Act 2003 showing licensable activities.
Guidance on the Licensing Act from the Secretary of State.
Since a specific license is required for any licensable activity, and since such licenses are normally acquired from the local authority licensing department, specific information should be sought from the local authority in question. Their interpretation of the Act is usually the final word.
Direct Gov list of local councils.