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Hackney Council Consulting on Night Time Strategy
Hackney Council is conducting a consultation to inform a proposed Night Time Strategy. The Council is asking people to complete a survey about their experiences in Hackney between 6pm and 6am. The Council want to understand people’s preferen...
Licensing Hours Extensions Bill
Readers may recall that we have previously reported on the passage of the Licensing Hours Extensions Bill. This was a Private Members’ Bill sponsored by Emma Lewell-Buck MP and Lord Watson of Wyre Forest. The purpose of the Bill was to amen...
Retailers Praise Proposed Shoplifting and Assault Laws
The Federation of Independent Retailers has praised the new Government for reintroducing proposed legislation to protect shop owners and workers from thefts and attacks. The proposed legislation follows campaigning and concerns about increases to...
Richmond Reviewing Cumulative Impact Areas
The London Borough of Richmond upon Thames is conducting a consultation into the findings of its recent Cumulative Impact Assessment. The Licensing Act 2003 requires Licensing Authorities, such as Richmond, to review their Cumulative Impact Asses...
New Spiking Law to be announced in King's Speech
It is being reported that the new Labour Government is set to introduce a specific criminal offence relating to Spiking. The indication is that this will be announced in the King's Speech tomorrow as part of more than 35 Bills to be introduced. ...
Wales look to ban unlimited refills
Today Health Secretary Eluned Morgan has launched a consultation to restrict "promotions of food products high in fat, sugar and salt". The consultation has a broad title: 'Proposals to make the food environment in Wales healthier'. However, it ...