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Tourism Recovery Plan
In 2021 as we emerged from the pandemic the government made various pledges and promises to support tourism. The Government has recently announced the publication of the Tourism Recovery Plan Progress Report. The report confirms that we...
The Home Office informally consults Licensing Authorities on licensing fee levels
The Home Office has written to Licensing Authorities in England and Wales asking for informal views on alcohol licensing fee levels. The survey's aim is to help the Home Office understand the true cost to Licensing Authorities of administer...
Sheffield City Council – possible Late Night Levy
For just over 10 years, licensing authorities have had the ability to create a Late Night Levy system in their areas in order to charge extra fees on premises selling alcohol between midnight and 6am. It has been reported that Green Party council...
Nitrous Oxide to be banned
The Government have confirmed as part of the anti-social reduction strategy further restrictions in relation to nitrous oxide, commonly known as laughing gas. The headline is that possession will be a criminal offence which is driven by the fact ...
TFL Consulting on changes to black cab and private hire licensing in London
TfL is currently consulting on a number of potential changes to black cab and private hire licensing in London with the aim of improving passenger safety. They are proposing 19 changes to improve safety and safeguarding for all passengers, especia...
Propel Legal Briefing - The boys (and girls) in black by Chris Grunert
First appearing for Propel Hospitality in their Legal Briefing on March 8th 2023 The boys (and girls) in black by Chris Grunert The boys in black is a long-standing euphemism describing those talented men and women who stand guard on t...