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Gambling Commission review of LCCP and regulation of Bingo
The Gambling Commission have announced a review to "strengthen social responsibility and player protection" in the Licence Conditions and Codes of Practice and Guidance to Local Authorities. This will take into account the following; the Secreta...
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Scotland - Dundee: Overprovision for the Whole City?
In January 2014, we reported that the Dundee City Licensing Board had been provided with an Overprovision Submission by Dundee City Alcohol and Drug Partnership (ADP). Full details of which can viewed following the link. The Board has now c...
Business Rates Consultation by H.M. Treasury
Business rates may not directly be related to licensing but are most definitely an issue for the leisure industry as a significant overhead of its operation. H.M. Treasury together with the Department of Communities and Local Government h...
Second Late Night Levy attempt for Milton Keynes?
In October last year, Milton Keynes Council rejected a proposal to adopt a Late Night Levy with a late night supply period of 01:00 to 06:00. It has been reported that Thames Valley Police have launched a new proposal for Milton Keynes Council to...
Banning the sale of alcohol below the cost of duty plus VAT - new mandatory condition delayed
Following the proposed implementation of the new mandatory licence condition by way of the Licensing Act 2003 (Mandatory Licensing Conditions) Order 2014 (see our previous article here), it has been reported that the Home Office has delayed the re...
Barrow - Possible reduction in licensed hours?
In late 2013 The Barrow Alcohol Inquiry Report was published (the report can be viewed here: 'The Barrow Alcohol Inquiry Report'). This was a report commissioned by Cumbria County Council and Cumbria Clinical Commissioning Group which made va...
Wales - Minimum Alcohol Price & Ban on electric cigarettes in enclosed public places
The Welsh Government has today published a White Paper which seeks to address public health concerns. The proposals include a minimum alcohol price of 50p per unit, the same price as that currently being considered by the Scottish High Court. The...