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Call for Licensing Regime for Shisha Premises
The Local Government Association (LGA) is calling for greater regulation of shisha premises. In a policy paper, which can be accessed here, they ask the Government to: Bring shisha premises within existing tobacco control strategies; and Introd...
Licensing of Pedicabs moves a step closer
The Pedicabs (London) Bill passes the commons in a step closer to becoming law. The proposed regulations would enable Transport for London (TfL) to licence the use of Pedicabs, enforce safety standards, fare caps and speed restrictions. Previous...
Vape Boss: Disposable Vape Ban Will Not Work
We have previously reported on the Government’s plans regarding vapes and tobacco. Tadeu Marroco, the Chief Executive of British American Tobacco (BAT) has criticised those plans saying that banning disposable vapes will not be “effec...
RICS begins consultation on valuation of licensed venues
The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) have launched a consultation on the valuation of licensed venues, which includes pubs, bars, restaurants, and nightclubs. The consultation was initially delayed by Covid and is in preparation fo...
Kate Nicholls Elected as National Chair of the Institute of Licensing
Kate Nicholls OBE has been elected as the National Chair of the Institute of Licensing (IoL). Kate replaces outgoing Chair, Daniel Davies, who steps down after nine years in the role. In addition to Kate’s appointment, the IoL have also an...
Licence Conditions and Codes of Practice | Updated 1st April '24
The Licence Conditions and Codes of Practice (LCCP) set out the requirements all licensees must meet in order to hold a Gambling Commission licence. On the 1st of April a number several changes to the LCCP will take effect following a consultatio...