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Breaking news - New House of Lords committee on licensing established
The House of Lords appointed four new ad hoc committees on Wednesday 25 May, all of which will exist just for the 2016–17 session. One of the committees has been set up specifically to look into the effectiveness and impact of the Licensing...
Scotland - Queen's 90th birthday – Board extensions
We are now able to update and summarise the current Licensing Board’s view across Scotland on extensions (granted or not) for the celebration weekend of 10 and 11 June – with grateful thanks to Adrian Howlett at Greene King/ Belhaven P...
Takeaways - and sanitary provision (toilets)
A recent High Court decision may have significant implications for takeaway food stores that also provide an element of seating for customers.In summary, the case, involving Gregg’s the bakers and purveyors of sandwiches, was brought by Hull...
Tobacco 'licensing' - consultation expires 20 May 2016
As previously reported here the Government launched a consultation into the tobacco supply chain a few months ago as to whether tobacco wholesalers and retailers should become licensed going forward. The consultation expires 20 May 2016...
Scotland - Glasgow - General Extension - Queen's 90th Birthday
In recognition of the national celebrations for Her Majesty the Queen’s 90th Birthday, the City of Glasgow Licensing Board has determined to grant a general extension of licensed hours in terms of section 67 of the Licensing (Scotland) ...
Relaxation of licensing hours for Queen’s 90th birthday celebrations - approved!
This, as set out below, has now had final Parliamentary approval. The House of Lords this morning approved the proposed relaxation of the licensing hours for the Queen’s birthday as anticipated. This is the final required piece i...