Local Government Association issues 'Reducing the Strength Scheme' Guidance

The Local Government Association has recently issued Guidance for councils considering setting up a ‘Reducing the Strength Scheme’. Such schemes are initiatives designed to tackle the problems associated with street drinking by removing low price high-strength alcohol products from sale through voluntary agreements with local retailers.

A copy of the Guidance can be found here.

The Guidance covers:

• Alcohol consumption and street drinking;
• Setting up a ‘reducing the strength’ project; and
• Legal issues – including competition law and licensing conditions.
• Case studies – Suffolk County Council and Portsmouth City Council.

If this is an issue which affects your premises and you require associated legal advice, please contact one of our solicitors.