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30 May 2022

Wales - COVID restrictions end

In a further positive development in Covid related matters It has been announced by Welsh First Minister Mark Drakeford that the remaining Covid restrictions end with effect from today Monday 30th May. The First Minister stated: “The pande...

27 May 2022

Single-Use Plastics in Scotland

It is being reported that from 1st June 2022, single-use plastics such as cutlery, plates, drink stirrers, and plastic straws will be banned (unless an exemption applies) in Scotland. An example exemption is where a person needs a single-use straw...

26 May 2022

Platinum Jubilee dates and times

For the benefit of operators and general information we set out the key events in London around the Jubilee Bank Holiday but which will be shown by live broadcast - so that you can plan your own events at site accordingly. Thursday 2nd June Quee...

25 May 2022

Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill

Following on from the Queen’s speech the Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill has been published. The Bill is wide in scope and covers the proposed changes to the Pavement Licence regime. However it also sets out for the government a number ...

03 May 2022

Nottingham to Consult on Revocation of Late Night Levy

Nottingham City Council’s Licensing Committee are due to meet on Friday (6th May).  Included in the published agenda is a review of the City’s Late-Night Levy Scheme (LNL). The recommendation within the report is: “That th...

27 Apr 2022

Drink Spiking | House of Commons Committee Report

On Tuesday (26th April) the House of Commons Home Affairs Committee published their report on ‘Spiking’, which can be found here in full. The report includes a number of conclusions and recommendations following evidence from a number...