Premises Licence

13 Apr 2016

Relaxation of licensing hours for Queen’s 90th birthday celebrations 13/04/2016 update

We last updated on this a few days ago and we have just heard that the Government has considered responses to the consultation on relaxing licensing hours for the 90th birthday of the Queen and has decided that, subject to parliamentary appro...

12 Apr 2016

Late Night Levy - East Yorkshire/Beverley deferred

Propel is reporting that plans for Late Night Levy in East Yorkshire have been deferred following police objections.  See our previous news article: 'Beverley - Late Night Levy'. Plans for a Late Night Levy in East Yorkshire have been postpo...

08 Apr 2016

Relaxation of licensing hours for Queen’s 90th birthday celebrations - update

We are seeing reports that the proposed extension to celebrate the Queen’s birthday has in fact been granted.  As of this afternoon, this is NOT the case.  Although imminently expected, this anticipated extension has yet to receive...

24 Mar 2016

Mandatory licence condition - banning the sale of alcohol below the cost of duty plus VAT: wine and cider duty changes

In 2014, the Government introduced a mandatory condition banning the sale of alcohol below the cost of duty plus VAT. With effect from 21 March 2016, the duty on wine and made-wine at or below 22% ABV and high strength sparkling cider above 5.5% ...

23 Mar 2016

Consultation – relaxation of licensing hours for Queen’s 90th birthday celebrations

In previous years the Government has provided a nationwide relaxation of licensing hours for events of national significance such as the Royal Wedding and Diamond Jubilee. In Prime Minister’s Question Time today, David Cameron indicated tha...

10 Mar 2016

Gloucester City Council - Late Night Levy?

It is understood that Gloucester City Council and Gloucestershire Constabulary are in initial discussions regarding the introduction of a Late Night Levy for premises in the  Gloucester licensing district which operate beyond 12 midnight.&nbs...