Premises Licence
Licensing Review - when is the crime prevention objective engaged?
Cornerstone Barristers (Philip Kolvin) are reporting a significant High Court judgment which establishes that it is not necessary for a prosecution to be brought in order for the crime prevention objective to be engaged. In an earlier hearin...
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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...
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...
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...
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% ...
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...
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...