Licensing

06 Sep 2013

'Tinseltown' to the fore!

The significance and impact of the Tinseltown (Tinseltown NW3 LTD v LB Camden) and Mu Mu (Mu Mu Enterprises v North Somerset DC) decisions appears to continue unabated, highlighting the importance of scrupulous attention to full and proper complia...

05 Sep 2013

Minimum pricing - 'voluntary' in Newcastle?

Minimum pricing….always a controversial subject. The Scottish Government seems intent on pursuing its implementation whereas the British Government seems to have shelved the idea because of the difficulties perceived in pursuing it, not lea...

05 Sep 2013

Bath - Alcohol Harm Scrutiny Day

Across the country we see  some Licensing Authorities ‘rushing’ into EMRO and Late Night Levy consultations, some of which have been found to be unsubstantiated by evidence and most are breaking down the long standing relationship...

21 Aug 2013

Harrow - EMRO

Harrow’s consultation on their limited Christmas EMRO closes on the 28th September 2013.  Harrow’s proposals are unusual by comparison to other EMRO currently being pursued in terms of the limited area, hours of effect, and limite...

20 Aug 2013

Tameside - LNL consultation launched

  Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council (Tameside) is the latest council to launch a consultation into the possible adoption of a Late Night Levy (LNL). Although it is their proposal to exempt New Years Eve, the Levy will apply to all premi...

13 Aug 2013

Minimum unit pricing for Wales?

It has been reported that Wales could potentially press on with plans for minimum unit of pricing despite such plans not being taken forward by the (English) Government at this time. The Welsh Health Minister has apparently stated that such a mea...