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The Home Office informally consults Licensing Authorities on licensing fee levels
The Home Office has written to Licensing Authorities in England and Wales asking for informal views on alcohol licensing fee levels. The survey's aim is to help the Home Office understand the true cost to Licensing Authorities of administer...
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Nitrous Oxide to be banned
The Government have confirmed as part of the anti-social reduction strategy further restrictions in relation to nitrous oxide, commonly known as laughing gas. The headline is that possession will be a criminal offence which is driven by the fact ...
TFL Consulting on changes to black cab and private hire licensing in London
TfL is currently consulting on a number of potential changes to black cab and private hire licensing in London with the aim of improving passenger safety. They are proposing 19 changes to improve safety and safeguarding for all passengers, especia...
Propel Legal Briefing - The boys (and girls) in black by Chris Grunert
First appearing for Propel Hospitality in their Legal Briefing on March 8th 2023 The boys (and girls) in black by Chris Grunert The boys in black is a long-standing euphemism describing those talented men and women who stand guard on t...
Consultation on continuing relaxation of off-sales and Temporary Event Notices
The Government has today launched a consultation on a number of regulatory easements that were introduced by the Business & Planning Act 2020 due to the pandemic. These relate to off sales and Temporary Event Notices (TENs). 1. Off Sales Thi...
Home Secretary to Make Licensing Hours Order for Coronation
The Home Secretary, Suella Braverman, has confirmed that she will make a Licensing Hours Order under Section 172 of the Licensing Act 2003 for the Coronation of King Charles III. The order will extend licensing hours from 11pm to 1am in certain ci...
City of York Council pavement licence judicial review
In May 2022, a visually impaired wheelchair user (the claimant) found herself trapped on a footpath by pavement café furniture in York City Centre because whilst in a premises, furniture was placed outside preventing her from accessing the ...