Licensing
Newcastle follow Gateshead in restriction on takeaways
Newcastle City Council has confirmed the adoption of a policy to restrict the grant of planning for new takeaway premises. This follows a similar policy adopted by Gateshead Council a few years ago and is in an attempt to curb child obesity. Unli...
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Get Ready for Euro 2024 with the BBPA's Guide!
With the Euros starting on Friday and hopefully customers attending the pubs and bars across the country to watch the matches and cheer on England and Scotland, the BBPA have issued a very helpful guide regarding trading during this period. The gu...
Euro Championships | Extended Hours
We recently reported that the Licensing Act 2003 (UEFA European Football Championship Licensing Hours) Order 2024 came into force on 25th May. The Order means that should the men’s senior football team representing England or Scotland...
Licensing Hours Extensions Bill | Update
Following on from yesterday’s article regarding the Licensing Hours Extensions Bill, Emma Lewell-Buck, who was one of two MPs who sponsored the Bill, has confirmed that the Bill was not included in the ‘wash up’ and h...
Two new white papers on Regulation
Earlier this month before the general election was called the Government published its “Smarter Regulation: One Year On – May 2024” which details new regulation initiative actions for the present and proposals for the future. The...
Licensing Hours Extensions Bill
In December 2023, the Licensing Hours Extensions Bill had its first reading in the House of Commons. Earlier this month it had its third reading in the Commons followed by its first reading in the House of Lords. As per the Government overview of...
Licensing Act 2003 (UEFA European Football Championship Licensing Hours) Order 2024
We reported earlier this month that the Government was intending to extend licensing hours to 1am for pubs in England and Wales if either England or Scotland reach the semi-finals for final of the Euros taking place this summer. The calling of th...