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Magistrates' Court fines - proposed increase
It has been reported that the Government is considering raising the maximum limits in relation to the standard scale for fines, effectively quadrupling them in most instances with a suggestion of providing Magistrates with unlimited fining powers ...
External areas - planning issues?
We have been alerted to a recent planning case which may impact on developments of external areas and particularly ‘loose’ furniture. Colman v Westminster City Council – reported in the Journal of Planning and Environment ...
Revised Guidance issued under section 182 of the Licensing Act 2003
The Guidance issued under Section 182 of the Licensing Act 2003 has been revised with the new Guidance coming into force today (4 June). The revision has primarily been made in consequence of the Licensing Act 2003 (Mandatory Conditions) Order 20...
Gambling - Gambling Commission Announces a Review of LCCP with a View to Strengthening Social Responsibility Provisions
The Gambling Commission has announced a review of LCCP “with a view to strengthening social responsibility provisions”. This area is often in the press and media generally. The 12 week consultation will take place over the summer wit...
Allergy and Intolerance: Guidance for Businesses
The Food Standards Agency has issued Guidance designed to help food businesses including pubs, bars, hotels and restaurants to provide information to customers who need to avoid certain ingredients because of an allergy. The Guidance includes gen...
Government Relents To Allow Wales to Benefit From World Cup - but must still apply
The Home Office has altered its stance to allow Welsh pubs to open later to screen England’s World Cup matches. Initially The Government had refused to extend the blanket policy which applied in England. This always seemed to us an odd polic...