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Local Authorities Wide Discretion confirmed... again!
On the 27th March we reported the outcome of a Judicial Review Application by Operators of Sexual Entertainment Venues (SEV) in Leeds, Bean Leisure and Ruby May, which upheld Leeds' decision not to renew the SEV licence of the Applicants and affir...
Scotland - Edinburgh - and 'over provision' of off licences in particular?
The 2013 Edinburgh Licensing Policy asserts that there is over provision of off-licences in certain specified areas of the City with the usual presumption against grant. We had the good fortune to be appearing before the Edinburgh Licensing Board...
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'Gambling Protections and Control': Restriction on Betting Offices
The Government has today published its document Gambling Protections and Control which provides Local authorities with enhanced powers to control the number of betting shops opening in their area. The document states that “as part of the Go...
Scotland - Personal Licence Refresher Training - Important Reminder
We make no apology for joining the chorus of concern at the apparent slow take up of the required refresher training for all Scottish personal licence holders. For many, time may be beginning to run out. There are widespread reports of a very slo...
World Cup extensions - important reminder
With under 7 weeks to go to the World Cup, a reminder that: The proposed Government relaxation of licensing hours only applies in England (not Wales or Scotland) and to matches England actually play in so if (as the optimists amongst us hope) Eng...
Gambling Commission review of LCCP and regulation of Bingo
The Gambling Commission have announced a review to "strengthen social responsibility and player protection" in the Licence Conditions and Codes of Practice and Guidance to Local Authorities. This will take into account the following; the Secreta...
Scotland - Dundee: Overprovision for the Whole City?
In January 2014, we reported that the Dundee City Licensing Board had been provided with an Overprovision Submission by Dundee City Alcohol and Drug Partnership (ADP). Full details of which can viewed following the link. The Board has now c...
Business Rates Consultation by H.M. Treasury
Business rates may not directly be related to licensing but are most definitely an issue for the leisure industry as a significant overhead of its operation. H.M. Treasury together with the Department of Communities and Local Government h...