Premises Licence

27 Feb 2025

Off sales easement ending and update Guidance

In 2020, as a response to the pandemic the Government brought in an off sales easement for England and Wales granting off sales for many premises in certain situations. After several extensions, the easement is due to end 31 March 2025 but it was ...

26 Feb 2025

The Government launches consultation to relax licensing hours for 2025 UEFA Women’s European Championship

The government has launched a consultation on whether to relax licensing hours across licensed premises in England and Wales to mark the 2025 UEFA Women’s European Championships (Euro 2025) semi-finals and final. The proposal is to extend l...

12 Sep 2024

Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill (aka Martyn's Law)

As previously reported the new Labour Government included within their manifesto a pledge to re-introduce Martyn’s law, which was lost when Parliament was dissolved prior to the election. Today in Parliament the Home Secretary presented the...

29 Aug 2024

Tobacco and Vapes Bill to Ban External Smoking

Based on a governmental department leak reported in the Sun newspaper it is alleged that the government are seeking to extend the ambit of the Tobacco and Vapes Bill to cover a ban on smoking in external areas. The original Bill failed due to the...

31 Jul 2024

Hackney Council Consulting on Night Time Strategy

Hackney Council is conducting a consultation to inform a proposed Night Time Strategy. The Council is asking people to complete a survey about their experiences in Hackney between 6pm and 6am. The Council want to understand people’s preferen...

23 Jul 2024

Richmond Reviewing Cumulative Impact Areas

The London Borough of Richmond upon Thames is conducting a consultation into the findings of its recent Cumulative Impact Assessment. The Licensing Act 2003 requires Licensing Authorities, such as Richmond, to review their Cumulative Impact Asses...