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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...
High Court Challenge to Lawfulness of Remote Hearings
A southeast London nightclub appealing against the loss of its premises licence is challenging the Council’s use of Microsoft Teams to conduct the hearing. In April 2023, the Magistrates’ Court ruled in the Council’s favour that...
Consultation: Alcohol in Licensed Pavement Areas
The Government has today issued a consultation about alcohol in licensed pavement areas for premises within England in Wales. In brief, the pandemic led to the Government creating on off sales easement granting off sales for many premises in cert...
Pubs in England & Wales to be granted an extension of hours if England or Scotland reach the Euros semi-finals
It has been widely reported today (Wednesday 8th May) that an extension of licensing hours to 1 am will be granted to pubs in England and Wales if either England or Scotland reaches the Semi-Finals of the upcoming European Football Championships. ...
Temporary pavement licensing regime made permanent
It has been reported that the new pavement licence scheme contained in the Levelling Up and Regeneration Act 2023 commenced on 31 March 2024. This substantially matches the temporary system created by the Business & Planning Act 2020, but with...
Licensing of Pedicabs moves a step closer
The Pedicabs (London) Bill passes the commons in a step closer to becoming law. The proposed regulations would enable Transport for London (TfL) to licence the use of Pedicabs, enforce safety standards, fare caps and speed restrictions. Previous...