Premises Licence

22 Oct 2020

Covid 19 - What you need to know - Chancellor announces further financial support

The Chancellor has today announced further financial support for business with a focus on the Hospitality sector. The Treasury’s summary of the measures announced can be found here which will include: Business contributions under the Job S...

29 Sep 2020

Covid 19 - What you need to know - Bans on music over 85 dB, customer singing in groups and dancing.

On 28th September, regulations amending the Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (Obligations of Hospitality Undertakings) (England) Regulations 2020 (which itself became law on 18th September) came into force. A copy of the new regulati...

11 Aug 2020

Covid 19 - What you need to know – Local Government Association call for more powers

The Local Government Association (‘LGA’) has called for additional powers to compel licensed premises to comply with Covid-19 guidance, especially social distancing. The LGA are seeking a change to the law requiring licensed premises ...

15 Jul 2020

Covid 19 - What you need to know - Eat out, to help out - Opens for registrations

We have previously reported on the “Eat out, to help out” scheme. The scheme is now officially open and is accepting registrations. Once registered a business must wait for 7 days before submitting claims; once submitted the Governmen...

09 Jul 2020

Covid 19 - What you need to know - CPNI Guidance

The Government, through the ‘Centre for the Protection of National Infrastructure’ (CPNI), has published advice, promoted by the SIA, to the security industry on how to remain safe when businesses begin to reopen and Covid19 remains in...

25 Jun 2020

Covid 19 - What you need to know - Pavement Licences

Today (25th June 2020) the Government has published a draft ‘Business and Planning Bill’. Together with draft guidance about the proposed legislation. This new process is intended to streamline the route for businesses such as cafes, ...