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Scotland - Edinburgh start initial Consultation on new Statement of Licensing Policy
The Edinburgh Licensing Board is currently seeking views on their current Statement of Licensing Policy. The Consultation window will run until 20th December 2022. The Board has to prepare a new policy every five years and must ensure the policy...
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Propel Legal Briefing - Drink-driving can lead to the loss of more than one kind of licence by Leigh Schelvis
First appearing in Propel Hospitality Legal Briefing on Wednesday 12th October 2022 Drink-driving can lead to the loss of more than one kind of licence by Leigh Schelvis Part of our day-to-day work as licensing lawyers includes assisting clients...
Liverpool Consult on Removal of Late Night Levy
Liverpool commenced Consultation on Monday (3rd October) on whether to amend the Late-Night Levy Scheme which has been in place in its current format across the city since April 2017. We have recently reported how Nottingham has voted to bri...
Key dates for TENs for remainder of 2022
We can’t believe it is already the end of September – where has the time gone!?! Despite everything that is going on we are still approaching one of the busiest times of the year and a time when businesses might be thinking about givi...
Extension to Off - Sales Exemption until 30th September 2023
As most Operators will know, during the COVID pandemic the government introduced regulations which gave permission to premises with the benefit of alcohol sales for consumption on the premises only, to gain an automatic benefit (in certain circums...
National Police Chiefs' Council - Issue New Guidance on Spiking
National Police Chiefs' Council (NPCC) has now Issued new Guidance on Spiking. This advice, from the NPCC, which is being promoted by individual forces, is aimed at encouraging victims to report incidents of Spiking to the Police and outlin...
LGA guidance note on drink spiking prevention
The LGA has recently published a note on drink spiking prevention. The note includes recommendations for both Licensing Authorities and Premises alike citing a number of good practices. A case study cited in the note from Tunbridge Wells Borough...