Licensing

30 Jun 2021

Newcastle Taco Bell wins 5am licensing hours appeal

A Taco Bell restaurant in Newcastle, Grainger Street, has won a Licensing Appeal now allowing the venue to provide eat-in and click and collect services until 3am and delivery until 5am. This is a great addition to Newcastle’s late-night eco...

25 Jun 2021

Scotland - Euros - Scotland out but let the party continue

The Scottish executive has written to the Hospitality Trade Sector bodies to confirm a dispensation against the curfew times to stay open later to show European Championship matches that go to extra-time. Venues in council areas under level 2 of ...

14 Jun 2021

Covid19 - Step 4 Delayed to 19th July 2021

The Prime Minister has announced this evening that Step 4 of the Roadmap for England will be delayed to the 19th July. However relaxations on caps of weddings and funerals (currently 30 persons) will be lifted (subject to social distancing measure...

11 Jun 2021

Covid 19 - The Business and Planning Act 2020 (Pavement Licences) (Coronavirus) (Amendment) Regulations 2021

The Government have now published new draft Regulations intended to extend existing relaxations in respect of Pavement Cafes, upon which we have previously reported. The Business and Planning Act 2020 (Pavement Licences) (Coronavirus) (Amendment)...

11 Jun 2021

Right to Work | Guidance & Licensing Forms Updated | 1st July 2021

Following the UK’s formal departure from the European Union on 31 December 2020 and a grace period of six-months (until 30 June 2021) during which relevant aspects of free movement law were saved,  EEA citizens and their family members ...

10 Jun 2021

Covid 19 - Update on Events Research Program

An update has been issued to the Information about the Events Research Programme (ERP), paving the way for larger audiences to attend sport, theatre and gigs safely this summer. The initial test events were:- 18 April - FA Cup Semi-Final - Wembl...