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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...
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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 ...
Do interim steps continue pending an appeal - a solution at last?
It has been freshly reported that the case of R (o.a.o. 93 Feet East Ltd) v Tower Hamlets LBC may have once and for all resolved the issue of whether interim steps imposed on a summary review remain in force pending an appeal. It seems, however, t...
Breaking News - Government Propose Further Licensing Changes
In a ministerial statement to the House of Commons the Government Minister Jeremy Browne has set out its position on minimum pricing but also took the opportunity of mentioning other measures which will be implemented and those that are under cons...