Licensing
Government response to consultation on relaxation of off-sales and Temporary Event Notices
In March 2023, the Government launched a consultation on potentially continuing regulatory easements brought in due to the pandemic, which are due to expire this year, namely: on-sales premises licence holders automatically being allowed off-sale...
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Welsh Government - Food & Drink Festivals & Events 2023 - Small Grant Scheme
A grant scheme proposed by the Welsh Government is currently accepting applications from businesses involved in Welsh agriculture, food processing, tourism destinations, the food service sector, food festivals and food retail outlets. The sc...
John Gaunt & Partners to Deliver Training Sessions on Behalf of the Institute of Licensing
John Gaunt & Partners Licensing Solicitors will be delivering a number of training sessions on behalf of the Institute of Licensing over the next couple of months. The courses cover a variety of subjects, including: Preparing for Court (Half ...
Pavement Licence Regime Extended For Another Year
With the Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill taking its time to make its way through the legislative process it comes as little surprise that the Department for Levelling Up, Housing, and Communities have introduced a Statutory Instrument extending...
Late TV deal for Women’s Football World Cup
Until just yesterday fans of England Women's World Cup Team were facing having to travel to the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup in Australia or New Zealand to watch the matches. However, thanks to a last-minute agreement with TV broadcasters ITV and ...
Bristol City Council pavement licences
It is being reported that Bristol City Council will change its pavement licence policy to potentially permit premises to trade outdoor seating areas to match their opening hours, opening up the possibility of such areas being authorised ...
Scottish Police Campaign to Crack Down on Adults Buying Alcohol for Under 18 Year Olds
Police Scotland has announced a crackdown on Adults illegally purchasing alcohol for Minors. The Campaign launched this month across Scotland is called “It’ll cost you”. It is aimed at preventing proxy purchases, which is where ...