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Where does the "buck" stop for Food Safety Regulations? Reviewing your systems for the new regime.
With the new blueprint for regulation of food safety published this summer, it is more important than ever, that your regulatory safety systems are in order. For both The Food Standards Agency ( FSA) and Food Standards Sco...
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London's 24-hour vision
On 27th July the Major of London, Sadiq Kahn, launched London's first ever 24-hour London vision. You can read the full proposal here: From good night to great night – A vision for London as a 24 hours city. Using the Major vision, the &nb...
Hackney Council to consult on rate relief
You may recall we recently posted news in relation to Barnet Council consulting on rate relief; Hackney Council have now announced that they too, will conduct a consultation. A total available distribution fund of £7.1 Million with an initi...
Taxi and Private Hire working group.
The Government has announced that the creation of a new Taxi and Private Hire Working Group via the Department of Transport. It is tasked to consider the adequacy and efficiency of legislation and guidance concerning the licensing of taxis a...
Government support for growth of pubs.
A YouGov report has been published which endeavours to offer to the on trade in sites as to the drinking patterns of the nation and how to attract drinkers back into pubs and bars. The report indicates that currently 15% of British adults primari...
In with the new and out (eventually) with the old ten pound note.
A reminder that in 6 days’ time on 14th September the new polymer £10 note will be introduced in a similar fashion as occurred for the £5 note. Here is a link to our previous article on the subject. In Spring 2018 the “ol...
City of Glasgow Licensing Board Meeting - 2017 to 2018
The Glasgow Licensing Board have recently set Board dates up to next summer recess. The dates are: Friday 29 September 2017 Friday 27 October 2017 Friday 24 November 2017 Friday 15 December 2017 Friday 19 January 2018 Friday 16 Februar...