Premises Licence

08 Sep 2015

Beverley - Late Night Levy

The East Riding of Yorkshire Council is considering introducing a "Late Night Levy". In a report, which is to be considered by the Council's Safer and Stronger Communities Overview and Scrutiny Sub-Committee, if the late-night supply period runs ...

15 Jul 2015

Weymouth and Portland EMRO? Not now!

At the full Licensing Committee of Weymouth and Portland Council held on the 9 July, Councillors rejected proposals to consult upon the implementation of an EMRO in their district citing a lack of evidence to support the proposition. Dorset Polic...

10 Jul 2015

Breathalysers in pubs and clubs - a cause for concern?

We have previously commented on the recent trend for the use of breathalysers on persons seeking entry to licensed premises, particularly in the evening; see our article 'Breathalysers in pubs and clubs - a cause for concern?'  News of their...

29 Jun 2015

Late Night Levy - update

There are currently 7 Late Night Levy (LNL) Schemes operating in England, although Welsh Authorities also have this power, they are yet to join in. Most schemes (4 of 7) were introduced on the 1st November 2014; Newcastle were the leaders introduc...

29 May 2015

Camden Council - Late Nigh Levy - Update

As we have earlier reported Camden are in the process of consulting on the implementation of a Late Night Levy, the proposed hours being midnight to 6am. The Consultation period closed on the 8 May 2015 with in excess of 180 responses being ...

12 May 2015

Lalli - District Judge reverses revocation decision on Appeal

Back in January we reported on the “Lalli” case which concerned the William the Conqueror premises in Romford Road.   The premises licence had been revoked by the London Borough of Newham Licensing Committee following an appl...