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Consultation: The relaxation of licensing hours during the FIFA World Cup 2014
Following the recent apparent Government ‘about turn’ over the issue of World Cup extensions a consultation has just been launched as to whether to relax licensing hours during England’s matches in the World Cup 2014. The c...
Scotland - West Dunbartonshire's overprovision policy 'overcome'
West Dunbartonshire's Licensing Board has the reputation of having one of the most stringent (and stringently applied) ‘over-provision' policies in Scotland, with a presumption against grant in 17 of 18 ‘intermediate data zones' within...
Scottish Licensing Statistics For 2012/2013 Published
The Scottish Government has published the latest available statistics for licensed premises and types of applications and outcomes for the period 2012/2013. The full statistics can be viewed here (link), but some interesting points to note are as...
Lambeth Council rejects Early Morning Restriction Order (EMRO)
Following a four day hearing, Lambeth Council has announced that it has rejected plans for an EMRO. The controversial measure would have banned the sale of alcohol in four licensed premises at the junction of Wandsworth Road and North Street in C...
Age verification - new driving licence
For those engaged in seeking proof of age as part of an age verification test, it should be noted that the DVLA have just updated the form of the ‘plastic’ driving licence. For more detail see below: "A new generation of driving lice...
Gambling - Consultation on proposals to remove various lottery restrictions
The DCMS has launched a ‘fast-tracked’ consultation on proposals to remove various restrictions that apply to certain types of lotteries. In response to the Government’s Red Tape Challenge, the DCMS is publishing a consultation ...