Premises Licence
"That's time at the bar everyone, please" Hackney Council passes new Licensing Policy
We have reported previously on Hackney Council and its proposed New Licensing Policy. Any applicants for new licences in the borough will find a new "core hours policy" restricting the scope of their licences. The new “core hours policy&rd...
Glasgow Licensing Board announce general extension of hours for inaugural European Championships
We understand that City of Glasgow Licensing Board has granted a general extension of licensed hours by one hour to celebrate the city hosting the inaugural European Championships in August this year. This is a new multi-sport event bringin...
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New additions to House of Commons Library
As our regular readers will know we like to keep you advised of items of interest that are placed in the House of Commons Library. These are usually briefing papers written to provide MPs and their staff with “ impartial briefing and e...
Scottish Government Hold Consultation on MUP by Wholesalers
It has been reported, that the Scottish Government is due to consult on technical changes to minimum unit pricing. Of particular purpose to this consultation is clarity on the wholesale of alcohol in Scotland and in what circumstances does M...
World Cup 2018: Promotion of the World Cup - be aware
The FIFA World Cup provides an opportunity for pubs to engage with the community and generate sales. However, in planning events or producing items to twin with the World Cup, care must be taken so as to avoid stepping on the toes of FIFA who hav...
Changes to Cumulative Impact Areas
The concept of Cumulative Impact Areas has been around for many years. In brief, they were often brought in by licensing authorities through their licensing policies where there was evidence to show that the number or density of licensed premises ...
Scotland: Licensing immigration changes
The draft Immigration (Alcohol Licensing and Late Hours Catering) (Scotland) Regulations 2018 has now been issued and will come into force 21 days after they are made, a date which itself is yet to be determined. Material changes to the Lice...
Draft Licensing Act 2003 (Royal Wedding Licensing Hours) 2018
The draft Licensing Act 2003 (Royal Wedding Licensing Hours) 2018 has been released and can be found here. As previously reported, the Order will allow licensed premises in England and Wales to open for an extra two hours for licensable activitie...