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22 May 2023

Government sets out response to Late Night Levy consultation

Back in January of this year, the Government launched a consultation on the level of the Late Night Levy (LNL) fee that would apply for Late Night Refreshment (LNR) venues if these types of Premises are added to the LNL in an area. The consultati...

10 May 2023

Heath and Safety Prosecution

There is an old adage get the basics right and a case reported this week confirms this position. Tamworth Borough Council have successfully prosecuted a pub landlord for health and safety breaches arising out of an incident whereby a customer fell...

09 May 2023

Propel legal Briefing - Licensing applications in a post-covid world by Tim Shield

First appearing for Propel Hospitality in their Legal Briefing on May 10th 2023 Licensing applications in a post-covid world by Tim Shield The question I am most often asked by new clients, or even old ones who want a quick reminder, i...

09 May 2023

Northern Ireland - The Licensing (Form of Licence) (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2023

The Licensing (Form of Licence) (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2023 will come into operation on 31 May 2023. Their aim is to ensure that the current form of licence, which is issued by a court pursuant to the Licensing (Form of Licenc...

09 May 2023

Nitrous oxide: legitimate uses and appropriate controls

As previously reported, the Government announced in March plans to severely restrict the use of Nitrous Oxide aka Noz, Laughing Gas, Balloons or Hippie Crack. They have now launched a formal consultation proposing the new measures to restrict the...

02 May 2023

The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill

The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill, known colloquially as ‘Martyn’s Law’ has been published today (Tuesday 2nd May) along with explanatory notes, and a letter from Tom Tugendhat, Security Minister, to Dame Diana Johnson,...