Premises Licence
Martyn's Law Update | Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 becomes Law.
As previously reported the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill completed its journey through the Parliamentary process on 25th March and was awaiting Royal Assent. Today, the King fulfilled his legislative roll and gave his assent creating th...
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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
UEFA Football Championship
Following last night’s nail biting semi-final with England through to the Euro Championship final on Sunday 14th July there is even more to celebrate as The Licensing Act 2003 (UEFA European Football Championship Licensing Hours) Order 2024 ...