Licensing

30 Jan 2019

Best Bar None scheme launched in Manchester Airport Group

We have previously reported on the Government’ call for evidence in connection with alcohol consumption at British Airports. In conjunction with Best Bar None the Manchester Airport Group (MAG), encompassing Manchester, London Stansted and ...

30 Jan 2019

Scottish Personal Licences Renewal

The size of the challenge faced by the Licensing Boards in Scotland in relation to the renewal process became clear when at the Edinburgh Board meeting on 28th January, it was confirmed that Edinburgh had in the region of 950 licences requiring re...

11 Jan 2019

Scotland - Personal licence renewal fee consultation summary of responses

As previously reported, the Licensing (Fees) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2018 introduced the personal licence renewal fee at £50 (on 1 October 2018) following a brief consultation. Subsequently, the Scottish Government released th...

02 Jan 2019

Late Night Levy for takeaways

The Policing and Crime Act 2017 contains amendments to the Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011, which after commencement will: allow licensing authorities to target the Late Night Levy in geographical areas (rather than for it to app...

21 Dec 2018

B2 gaming machines stake reduction

As previously reported, the stake reduction on B2 gaming machines from £100 to £2 will come into effect in April 2019 The statutory instrument confirming this, The Gaming Machine (Miscellaneous Amendments and Revocation) Regulations 2...

19 Dec 2018

New licensing application forms - Licensing Act 2003 (Personal and Premises Licences) (Forms) (Amendment) Regulations 2018

The Licensing Act 2003 (Personal and Premises Licences) (Forms) (Amendment) Regulations 2018 were laid before Parliament yesterday and will come into effect on 28 January 2019. The Regulations update the following application forms: Personal lic...