Licensing

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...

12 Aug 2013

Early Warning - ACPO - Week of Action - Alcohol Licensing & Harm Reduction; 16-22 September 2013

Operators may like to be alert to the fact that there is what we believe to be a national week of action, promoted by ACPO, which will be operational during the period 16-22 September 2013. It will be down to local police forces to determine how ...

07 Aug 2013

Wycombe says no to EMRO and Levy

It has been reported that Wycombe District Council has become the latest to confirm that they have “no plans” to adopt either an Early Morning Restriction Order (EMRO) or a Late Night Levy (LNL). We will continue to keep you updated i...

07 Aug 2013

Plymouth latest council to consult on LNL

This week has seen Plymouth Council as the latest council to formally consult on the possible adoption of a Late Night Levy. The consultation also covers changes to the wording of the current licensing policy and proposed changes to the existing C...