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Propel legal Briefing: The power of the positives: a shift in licensing values by Patrick Robson
First appearing for Propel Hospitality in their Legal Briefing on 11th March 2026 The power of the positives: a shift in licensing values by Patrick Robson Anyone who has been through a licensing application or hearing will know the drill. Much ...
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Licensing Hours Extension ACT!!
With the approaching World Cup Finals in Canada, Mexico and the USA this summer the Westminster Government has been indicating that they will permit a general extension to Licensing Hours to coincide with home nation games. Many Scottish Lic...
IoL produces Martyn’s Law Guidance
In preparation for the implementation of the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 (“Martyn’s Law”) the Institute of Licensing has published guidance on the proposed new legislation, to assist all interested parties, includ...
CCTV could be mandatory in taxis under new devolution bill
CCTV in taxis and private hire vehicles could become a mandatory requirement under the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill. The proposal would mark a significant shift from the current local licensing rules, where CCTV is not a comp...
New s.182 Guidance and London Strategic Licensing Policy
On Thursday 12 February, three significant, and closely connected, developments emerged in the licensing sphere, particularly for London. The first was the publication of a Draft London Strategic Licensing Policy 2026–31 by the Mayor of Lon...
Propel legal Briefing: Dark kitchens: the rise of delivery-only food by Karen Lush
First appearing for Propel Hospitality in their Legal Briefing on 11th February 2026 Dark kitchens: the rise of delivery-only food by Karen Lush I recently came across the headline: “One in seven food delivery businesses in England are dar...
Wales to extend and increase minimum unit price
Wales to extend and increase minimum unit price. Members of the Senedd have passed regulations to extend the minimum pricing for alcohol policy and to increase the minimum unit price from 50p to 65p, to mirror the rate in Scotland. The increase ...