Latest News

06 Sep 2013

'Tinseltown' to the fore!

The significance and impact of the Tinseltown (Tinseltown NW3 LTD v LB Camden) and Mu Mu (Mu Mu Enterprises v North Somerset DC) decisions appears to continue unabated, highlighting the importance of scrupulous attention to full and proper complia...

05 Sep 2013

Minimum pricing - 'voluntary' in Newcastle?

Minimum pricing….always a controversial subject. The Scottish Government seems intent on pursuing its implementation whereas the British Government seems to have shelved the idea because of the difficulties perceived in pursuing it, not lea...

05 Sep 2013

Bath - Alcohol Harm Scrutiny Day

Across the country we see  some Licensing Authorities ‘rushing’ into EMRO and Late Night Levy consultations, some of which have been found to be unsubstantiated by evidence and most are breaking down the long standing relationship...

04 Sep 2013

Scotland - Personal Licence Refresher Training - Important Reminder

The fourth anniversary of the coming into force of the Licensing Act (Scotland) 2005 has just passed (1st September 2009). In the intervening period, there have been and continue to be developments and alterations to Scottish Licensing Law. ...

03 Sep 2013

Scotland - Glasgow - Revision to Licensing Policy

The City of Glasgow Licensing Board is proposing significant amendments to its Licensing Policy Statement. The third edition of the Board’s Licensing Policy Statement will have effect from November 2013 to November 2016. Proposed cha...

21 Aug 2013

Harrow - EMRO

Harrow’s consultation on their limited Christmas EMRO closes on the 28th September 2013.  Harrow’s proposals are unusual by comparison to other EMRO currently being pursued in terms of the limited area, hours of effect, and limite...