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Private Hire Vehicle (PHV) Operators inside and outside of London are governed by different legislation. An earlier Court decision, affecting the London trade, requires Operators to enter as principal into a contractual obligation with the passen...
Wales look to ban unlimited refills
Today Health Secretary Eluned Morgan has launched a consultation to restrict "promotions of food products high in fat, sugar and salt". The consultation has a broad title: 'Proposals to make the food environment in Wales healthier'. However, it ...
Lawfulness of remote licensing hearings
Earlier today the High Court issued its judgment in Walk Safe Security Services Ltd v London Borough of Lewisham [2024] EWHC 1787 (Admin) clarifying whether licensing authorities can use remote hearings. In brief, the question before Justice Cham...
Southampton City Council is to implement a new drug testing policy for taxi drivers
Southampton City Council is to implement a new drug testing policy for taxi drivers, providing council enforcement officers with the ability to carry out spot checks on licensed drivers. This new policy, built on a system currently operated by Po...
UEFA Football Championship
Following last night’s nail biting semi-final with England through to the Euro Championship final on Sunday 14th July there is even more to celebrate as The Licensing Act 2003 (UEFA European Football Championship Licensing Hours) Order 2024 ...
Propel Legal Briefing: The results are in – what’s next by Michelle Hazlewood
First appearing for Propel Hospitality in their Legal Briefing on 10th July 2024. The results are in – what’s next by Michelle Hazlewood What a week! The general election has ushered in the first change of government in 14 years, a m...
Proposal to extend Middlesborough Cumulative Impact Area
Middlesborough Council is to consider proposals to extend its Cumulative Impact Area (CIA) policy to additional areas including: Brambles Thorntree Berwick Hills Pallister The Council are urging residents and businesses to respond to its ongo...