Licensing

21 Nov 2022

Special Occasion Relaxations - World Cup and Coronation

At the Institute of Licensing conference last week, Government officials confirmed there were no current plans for a Special Occasion Relaxation to mark the World Cup this winter. The Licensing Act 2003 gives the Secretary of State (in this case ...

08 Nov 2022

Government response to the post-legislative scrutiny of the Licensing Act 2003 follow up report

In 2017, the House of Lords Select Committee on the Licensing Act 2003 published its post legislative scrutiny report. The Government’s formal response followed later that year. Links to both can be found in our previous article here - 'Hou...

07 Nov 2022

Additional Bank Holiday for King Charles III Coronation - 8th May 2023

It was announced over the weekend that Monday 8th May 2023 will be a Bank Holiday to mark the coronation of King Charles III, which will take place on Saturday 6th May. This bank holiday will be in addition to the usual bank holiday Monday alread...

24 Oct 2022

Home Office Publish Alcohol Licensing Data for Year Ending 31 March 2022

The Home Office has published data pertaining to alcohol licensing for the year ending 31 March 2022. The statistics can be viewed here: https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/alcohol-and-late-night-refreshment-licensing-england-and-wales-31-ma...

17 Oct 2022

Scotland - Edinburgh start initial Consultation on new Statement of Licensing Policy

The Edinburgh Licensing Board is currently seeking views on their current Statement of Licensing Policy. The Consultation window will run until 20th December 2022. The Board has to prepare a new policy every five years and must ensure the policy...

04 Oct 2022

Liverpool Consult on Removal of Late Night Levy

Liverpool commenced Consultation on Monday (3rd October) on whether to amend the Late-Night Levy Scheme which has been in place in its current format across the city since April 2017.  We have recently reported how Nottingham has voted to bri...