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Community and Ancillary Sellers Notice (CAN)
The Deregulation Bill 2014 is currently being considered by Parliament. One of the proposals of the Bill is to reduce burdens of licensing on those who sell limited amounts of alcohol as part of a wider service i.e. ancillary sellers and for comm...
Scotland - Perth & Kinross pubs get longer opening hours for the Ryder Cup
It is being reported that pubs in the Perth & Kinross Licensing Board area are to received additional trading hours for the duration of the Ryder Cup. The Ryder Cup a team golf tournament between the USA and Europe is being held at the Glenea...
Scotland - 125ml Wine Measure
Further to our news item on 28th January, 2014 (link) – it is being reported that the number of premises now offering the smaller 125ml wine measure has almost doubled. Special posters and tent cards to promote the availability of the ...
Late Night Levy - City of London
The City of London have now confirmed the detail of how the Late Night Levy will operate going forward. The levy which will apply to all licensed premises which sell alcohol between midnight and 6am including on New Years Eve will be implemented ...
Powers of Entry Code to be introduced this year
It has been announced by the Government that they will introduce the Powers of Entry Code 'this year'. The Powers of Entry Draft Code of Practice consultation was published on 22 January 2013 and was then subject to a consultation albeit no imple...
Licensing Act 2003 (Amendment) Bill - public health licensing objective
Earlier today, Lord Brooke of Alverthorpe introduced the Licensing Act 2003 (Amendment) Bill which seeks to make provision for the addition of a public health objective to the Licensing Act 2003. Further details are awaited.