Licensing
Relaxation of licensing hours for Queen’s 90th birthday celebrations 13/04/2016 update
We last updated on this a few days ago and we have just heard that the Government has considered responses to the consultation on relaxing licensing hours for the 90th birthday of the Queen and has decided that, subject to parliamentary appro...
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Relaxation of licensing hours for Queen’s 90th birthday celebrations - update
We are seeing reports that the proposed extension to celebrate the Queen’s birthday has in fact been granted. As of this afternoon, this is NOT the case. Although imminently expected, this anticipated extension has yet to receive...
Liverpool Reject Late Night Levy
At a meeting of the Liverpool City Council's Licensing and Gambling Committee on Thursday (24th March), a proposal to introduce a Late Night Levy was rejected. Following scrutiny of reports and in light of representations received from national a...
Mandatory licence condition - banning the sale of alcohol below the cost of duty plus VAT: wine and cider duty changes
In 2014, the Government introduced a mandatory condition banning the sale of alcohol below the cost of duty plus VAT. With effect from 21 March 2016, the duty on wine and made-wine at or below 22% ABV and high strength sparkling cider above 5.5% ...
Consultation – relaxation of licensing hours for Queen’s 90th birthday celebrations
In previous years the Government has provided a nationwide relaxation of licensing hours for events of national significance such as the Royal Wedding and Diamond Jubilee. In Prime Minister’s Question Time today, David Cameron indicated tha...
Gloucester City Council - Late Night Levy?
It is understood that Gloucester City Council and Gloucestershire Constabulary are in initial discussions regarding the introduction of a Late Night Levy for premises in the Gloucester licensing district which operate beyond 12 midnight.&nbs...
'Cutting Red Tape' Review - and licensing
The Cabinet Office has launched a Cutting Red Tape Review of Local Authority business regulation services, including licensing. See: https://cutting-red-tape.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/local-authorities/ Government is trying to establish where there a...