Premises Licence

22 Dec 2021

Covid 19 - Scotland - further Covid restrictions announced

The Scottish Government is bringing in new restrictions from 26th December 2021 to address the spread of Covid, including: placing the following limits on the size of public events that can take place all outdoor events being limited to 500 peop...

17 Dec 2021

Covid 19 - Wales - the 'Storm of Omicron'

Prepare for the “storm of Omicron” is the message from Welsh First Minister, Mark Drakeford.   The Welsh Assembly is to back restrictions to combat the rising levels of the Omicron variant. Such measures are to include; the clos...

14 Dec 2021

The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (Entry to Venues and Events) (England) Regulations 2021

The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (Entry to Venues and Events) (England) Regulations 2021 The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (Entry to Venues and Events) (England) Regulations 2021 will come into force at 6am on 15 ...

13 Dec 2021

Covid 19 - Staff requiring Covid Passports

Today 2 new guidance documents have been issued relating to the use of Covid Passports if approved by Parliament on Wednesday. The first is directed at the public and confirms when and how to use the Covid Passports: 'Using your NHS COVID Pass fo...

06 Dec 2021

High Court refuses permission to bring judicial review in premises licence transfer case

Under the Licensing Act 2003, a premises licence transfer is applied for by the incoming premises licence holder but the application ought to be accompanied by the signed consent of the current premises licence holder. However, a licensing author...

29 Nov 2021

Covid 19 - Hospitality Spared

The weekend brought news of a new variant Omicron and the reinstatement of certain restrictions which will come into force on Tuesday at 4am. The requirements are set out in this document: Government takes decisive action against new COVID-1...