Licensing
Chesterfield not pursuing an EMRO - just yet
Following preliminary discussions with the Council, Chesterfield have decided that they are not going to pursue an EMRO at this time. During the pre-consultation phase there was not enough support to take it any further. They have not ruled it o...
'Tinseltown' to the fore!
The significance and impact of the Tinseltown (Tinseltown NW3 LTD v LB Camden) and Mu Mu (Mu Mu Enterprises v North Somerset DC) decisions appears to continue unabated, highlighting the importance of scrupulous attention to full and proper complia...
Minimum pricing - 'voluntary' in Newcastle?
Minimum pricing….always a controversial subject. The Scottish Government seems intent on pursuing its implementation whereas the British Government seems to have shelved the idea because of the difficulties perceived in pursuing it, not lea...
Bath - Alcohol Harm Scrutiny Day
Across the country we see some Licensing Authorities ‘rushing’ into EMRO and Late Night Levy consultations, some of which have been found to be unsubstantiated by evidence and most are breaking down the long standing relationship...
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...
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...