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Early Warning - ACPO - Week of Action - Alcohol Licensing & Harm Reduction; 16-22 September 2013
Operators may like to be alert to the fact that there is what we believe to be a national week of action, promoted by ACPO, which will be operational during the period 16-22 September 2013. It will be down to local police forces to determine how ...
Plymouth latest council to consult on LNL
This week has seen Plymouth Council as the latest council to formally consult on the possible adoption of a Late Night Levy. The consultation also covers changes to the wording of the current licensing policy and proposed changes to the existing C...
Wycombe says no to EMRO and Levy
It has been reported that Wycombe District Council has become the latest to confirm that they have “no plans” to adopt either an Early Morning Restriction Order (EMRO) or a Late Night Levy (LNL). We will continue to keep you updated i...
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...
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 ...
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...