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Merton Council consider Cumulative Impact Zone in Mitcham
Merton Council have commenced a consultation proposing a Cumulative Impact Zone (CIZ) for Mitcham. The council already operates with a CIZ which covers both Wimbledon Town Centre and Wimbledon Village. The policy is currently at the draft s...
Camden Council - Late Night Levy - Update: Consultation downgraded
We have previously reported that Camden Council are in the process of consulting on the implementation of a Late Night Levy. We can now confirm that the consultation has been downgraded to an informal exercise. This has followed strenuous lobbyi...
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Gambling: Taxation and Gaming Machines
In November 2013 we reported on two cases between HMRC and Rank Group PLC, full details of which can be viewed here in our article: "Taxation and Gaming Machines - HMRC - v - Rank Group PLC - Developments". The cases focused on two aspects ...
Scotland - Gambling: Fixed Odds Betting Terminals
The Scottish Parliament has commenced an inquiry to consider the level of control of Fixed Odds Betting Terminals (‘FOBTs’) as proposed in the Scotland Bill 2015, which could have huge repercussions upon the gambling industry in Scotla...
Budget Briefing July 2015
The ALMR has just produced a briefing document on today's Budget which can be found here: ALMR budget briefing July One significant announcement for our sector is that a National Living Wage will be introduced for workers of 25 and over which wil...
Scotland - West Lothian Licensing Board festive hours policy - consultation
The West Lothian Board has undertaken a review of its festive policy following experience of its policy in practice in the 2014/15 festive period. Following this the Board is considering draft changes to its current festive policy on which it is c...
Employing 'illegal workers' - and licence reviews
It is not unheard of for licensed premises to employ (and subsequently be caught employing) ‘illegal workers', that is to say an ‘adult who is subject to immigration control'. This would be where: (a) the individual concerned has not...
Brighton Late Night Levy & Hackney alcohol sales cut off times?
Brighton Following a request by Sussex Police, Brighton & Hove City Council’s Licensing Committee at its meeting on 25 June 2015, requested a report be prepared in respect of a proposed Late Night Levy and how it could be implemented.&n...