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02 Aug 2013

Norwich launches EMROs consultation

Norwich has formerly launched their consulation on 3 possible EMROs.  That consultation has now formally been launched and runs until 13 September 2013. The detail of the three EMROs follows: EMRO 1: an EMRO to prohibit the sale of alc...

31 Jul 2013

New HMRC initiative targets the leisure industry

HM Revenue and Customs have recently announced targeted enforcements seeking to tackle tax evasion in the holiday industry in Blackpool, the Lake District, North Wales, Devon and Cornwall.  In a separate announcement, taskforces will also be ...

30 Jul 2013

Penalty Notices for Disorder

On 1 July 2013, penalty notices for disorder (PNDs) for the following offences under the Licensing Act 2003 were increased from £80 to £90: sale of alcohol to an indivdual aged under 18; supply of alcohol by or on behalf of...

26 Jul 2013

Gambling Commission encourage Licensing Authorities to think for themselves

We recently reported the outcome of an Appeal by Paddy Power for new betting premises in Newham. The Paddy Power application became a vehicle for discussion regarding gaming machines available in betting premises, in particular category B2 (&lsqu...

26 Jul 2013

Don't score an own goal

With the Premier League season due to commence again in three weeks just another timely reminder that the FA Premier League (FAPL) are still targeting licensed premises showing foreign TV football broadcasts. Only this week has a licensee has bee...

25 Jul 2013

Leeds - Late Night Levy

Following recent news reports that Leeds City Council are planning to introduce a Late Night Levy, we confirm that on Tuesday 23 July 2013 a meeting of the Licensing Committee was convened to consider the report of the Head of Licensing and Regist...