Licensing

25 Feb 2013

Minor Variations - Procedure - Reminder

  Just a reminder and a heads up that minor variations do require advertisement on site for the requisite period of 10 working days (white, not blue paper!). We are hearing of at least one Authority who - if the notice is not displayed appr...

22 Feb 2013

Reasons-to be cheerful...?

The importance of Licensing Sub-Committees providing reasons for their decisions has been re-confirmed following the case of Little France Ltd -v- Ealing London Borough Council when, following an Appeal by way of case stated to the High Court, the...

21 Feb 2013

Revised Guidance on persistent sale of alcohol to the under aged

We are grateful to Peter Coulson for alerting us to the issue of this revised Guidance. This in part follows revised guidance on the conduct of test purchases (see our article - 'New age restricted code of practice') but more particularly the inc...

11 Feb 2013

Swansea Cumulative Impact Policy

The City and County of Swansea Council is reviewing their Statement of Licensing Policy so as to include their position on the Late Night Levy and Early Morning Restriction Orders. Additionally, they are looking to introduce a Cumulative I...

11 Feb 2013

Hartlepool Borough Council - Early Morning Restriction Order (EMRO)

It has emerged that Hartlepool Borough Council is considering the introduction of an Early Morning Alcohol Restriction Order (EMRO) In this instance they are consulting upon restricting sales of alcohol beyond 02.00 in the Town Centre a...

05 Feb 2013

Leeds - Cumulative Impact Policy Tested

  On Monday 28th January Bluedene Ltd’s Leeds premises “Players” located in the heart of the Cumulative Impact Area on Albion Street, successfully obtained a 1 hour extension of their licence. Represented by John Gaunt &am...