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A Right Royal Knees Up? Home Office Launch Royal Wedding Consultation
A four week consultation has been launched by the Home Office on plans to allow Licensed Premises to open on the nights of Friday the 18th May and Saturday the 19th May until 1am. The Home Secretary Amber Rudd indicated “ The Royal wedding ...
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Late Night Levy Criticised for Yielding Low Income
The Late Night Levy fee is imposed by some Licensing Authorities upon Licensed premises operating between 00:00 (Midnight) and 6:00am. It was projected and promoted as a tool for local authorities, to collect income from Late Operating licensed p...
Supporting clients when they need it most…
It was quite an eventful Festive period for our team here this year. As many will know we operate a 24 hour a day helpline 365 days a year to support the hospitality industry and our clients. Most Christmases this means one of our solicitor...
House of Lords to debate Government response to Select Committee Report on the Licensing Act 2003
On Wednesday 20 December, the House of Lords is due to debate the Government’s (limited) response to the recommendations set out in the Select Committee Report – see our article ' Detail on the Government response to the House of ...
Scotland - Report from Alcohol Focus Scotland
Alcohol Focus Scotland have released a report following their enquiry into the relationship between the Licensing Boards and the issue of public health. The report concludes that the current system for licensing is too complex and difficult for l...
Gambling Commission Guidance on changes to Regulatory returns published
The Gambling Commission has published guidance on the changes to regulatory returns that will be coming into effect from April 2018. Please note this guidance is relevant to all returns due from April 2018. The Gambling Commission state as...
Westminster City Council use planning laws to put the "Brakes" on deliveries from operators
New rules are being put in place by Westminster City Council after they raised concerns over the use of Mopeds to deliver food from the 3,000 restaurants in the borough. The Council are requiring restaurants providing the service, to apply for pl...