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30 May 2022

Off-sales Relaxation to Cease

Paul Regan of the Neighbourhood Crime Unit at the Home Office has written to Licensing Authorities regarding the ability to utilise off-sales where premises are permitted to have on sales. This permission was initially granted to help premise...

30 May 2022

Wales - COVID restrictions end

In a further positive development in Covid related matters It has been announced by Welsh First Minister Mark Drakeford that the remaining Covid restrictions end with effect from today Monday 30th May. The First Minister stated: “The pande...

27 May 2022

Single-Use Plastics in Scotland

It is being reported that from 1st June 2022, single-use plastics such as cutlery, plates, drink stirrers, and plastic straws will be banned (unless an exemption applies) in Scotland. An example exemption is where a person needs a single-use straw...

26 May 2022

Platinum Jubilee dates and times

For the benefit of operators and general information we set out the key events in London around the Jubilee Bank Holiday but which will be shown by live broadcast - so that you can plan your own events at site accordingly. Thursday 2nd June Quee...

25 May 2022

Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill

Following on from the Queen’s speech the Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill has been published. The Bill is wide in scope and covers the proposed changes to the Pavement Licence regime. However it also sets out for the government a number ...

03 May 2022

Nottingham to Consult on Revocation of Late Night Levy

Nottingham City Council’s Licensing Committee are due to meet on Friday (6th May).  Included in the published agenda is a review of the City’s Late-Night Levy Scheme (LNL). The recommendation within the report is: “That th...