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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...
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...
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...
High Court rules 'Shadow' licences legal
The High Court has delivered its judgment in relation to Extreme Oyster Ltd and Star Oyster Ltd (the freehold owner of the "Casino and Players Lounge" and "Bar Mambo" in Guildford) and Guildford Borough Council. The Council had been accused of ina...
Gambling Commission - Test Purchase Operations Warning
The Gambling Commission has today announced that their test purchasing programme is set to continue across England and Wales during the next few months. The Commission will work in conjunction with a group of local authorities across England and ...
HSE RIDDOR Proposals
Not within our area of expertise but a matter of relevance to all operators within the leisure industry, the Health & Safety Executive (HSE) has published proposed changes to the Accident Reporting Legislation (RIDDOR) which includes new ...