Licensing
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
New Age Restricted Code of Practice
The Department for Business Innovation and Skills (BIS) has published a new Age Restricted Products Code of Practice designed to strengthen the protection of young people and reduce red tape for responsible businesses that sell age restric...