Licensing
UPDATE: Government response to consultation on relaxation of off-sales and Temporary Event Notices
Last month the Government indicated that Covid-related regulatory easements regarding off-sales and Temporary Event Notices would end on 30 September 2023 and 31 December 2023 respectively, so that after those dates they would revert to their pre-...
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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Late Night Levies - changes and updated guidance
In 2012, the Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 introduced the late night levy to allow licensing authorities to charge a levy to premises licence holders selling alcohol in their area between midnight and 6am. Subsequently, the Poli...
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 ...