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28 Jul 2025

Government plans to slash red tape and breathe new life into the high street

The government has announced a major overhaul of planning and licensing rules that could make it easier and quicker to launch new cafés, bars, music venues, and alfresco dining spots, especially in disused high street units. As part of a p...

18 Jul 2025

Congratulations to the Lionesses - what this means for licensing hours for the Semi-Final

Congratulations to the Lionesses for their great comeback against Sweden last night (17th July), coming from 2-0 down and eventually winning on penalties in a nail-biting finish. As well as meaning the team progress to the semi-finals, and hopefu...

10 Jul 2025

Propel Legal Briefing - Your outdoor entertainment survival guide: part one by Patrick Robson

First appearing for Propel Hospitality in their Legal Briefing on 9th July 2025 Your outdoor entertainment survival guide: part one by Patrick Robson Aside from the occasional burst of rain, this summer has been hot, sticky and relentless. ...

07 Jul 2025

Licensing Hours Extensions Bill

As previously reported, prior to last year’s election a private members bill was navigating its way through Parliament with the aim of streamlining national licensing extensions which are, from time to time, proposed by the Government. At p...

03 Jul 2025

Proposed Licensing reforms planned in the Modern Industrial Strategy

The Government has recently published its Modern Industrial Strategy, which is a 10 year plan to increase business investment and grow the industries of the future in the UK. The Strategy aims to make it easier and for more efficient for busi...

02 Jul 2025

Scotland Overprovision policy change for Edinburgh

In an historic Board meeting Edinburgh’s licensing board voted to remove its overprovision policy which has been in place for a number of years and has had significant impact on licensing applications, especially for new venues. Of note it ...