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Gambling – Competition and Markets Authority Investigation Update
Following their long running investigation (launched in October 2016) regarding online gambling terms and conditions the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) have announced that undertakings have been received from 3 of the largest online opera...
Cumulative Impact Policy Findings - Sheffield
Following a public consultation on the possible adoption of a Cumulative Impact Policy in central Sheffield, particularly covering the areas of West Street and Devonshire Green, the consultation findings have been released. Interestingly, th...
The Licensing Officer Scam!
Swale Council have recently written to their licensees to warn against a confidence trickster operating in their area. The scam involves a criminal attending the premises and posing as a Licensing Officer, demanding payment of the licence annual ...
Scotland - requirement for Disabled Access and Facilities Statement from 30 March 2018
The Premises Licence (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2018 comes into force on 30 March 2018 amending the Premises Licence (Scotland) Regulations 2007. This supplements changes previously made to the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005 by s.179 Criminal...
Minimum Pricing - Briefing Note
We occasionally alert to Parliamentary Library Briefing Papers of possible passing interest to our sector. This House of Commons Library briefing paper provides a brief overview of the position in relation to minimum pricing for alcohol par...
Best Bar None – Sheffield
Last night was the award ceremony for Sheffield’s 9th annual Best Bar None scheme. The John Gaunt & Partners team, as a key sponsor of the event, were there in force and enjoyed another great evening organised by Tracey Ford and her tea...