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Temporary pavement licensing regime made permanent
It has been reported that the new pavement licence scheme contained in the Levelling Up and Regeneration Act 2023 commenced on 31 March 2024. This substantially matches the temporary system created by the Business & Planning Act 2020, but with...
Safer Crowds, Safer Spaces Document Released
Today sees the release of a good practice document entitled: Safer Crowds, Safer Spaces: Good Practice for Crowd Management in UK Performance and Licensed Spaces. The document has been released by the Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) in co...
Licensing of Pedicabs moves a step closer
The Pedicabs (London) Bill passes the commons in a step closer to becoming law. The proposed regulations would enable Transport for London (TfL) to licence the use of Pedicabs, enforce safety standards, fare caps and speed restrictions. Previous...
Vape Boss: Disposable Vape Ban Will Not Work
We have previously reported on the Government’s plans regarding vapes and tobacco. Tadeu Marroco, the Chief Executive of British American Tobacco (BAT) has criticised those plans saying that banning disposable vapes will not be “effec...
RICS begins consultation on valuation of licensed venues
The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) have launched a consultation on the valuation of licensed venues, which includes pubs, bars, restaurants, and nightclubs. The consultation was initially delayed by Covid and is in preparation fo...
Kate Nicholls Elected as National Chair of the Institute of Licensing
Kate Nicholls OBE has been elected as the National Chair of the Institute of Licensing (IoL). Kate replaces outgoing Chair, Daniel Davies, who steps down after nine years in the role. In addition to Kate’s appointment, the IoL have also an...