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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...
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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...
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. ...
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...
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...
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 ...
Alexander vows to tighten taxi licensing
From a report conducted by Baroness Casey, into grooming gangs and child sexual abuse (findings published on the 17 June), it was reported that group-based child sexual exploitation had links with taxis. In response to the report findings, Transp...