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Licensing Hours Extensions Bill
Readers may recall that we have previously reported on the passage of the Licensing Hours Extensions Bill. This was a Private Members’ Bill sponsored by Emma Lewell-Buck MP and Lord Watson of Wyre Forest. The purpose of the Bill was to amen...
Richmond Reviewing Cumulative Impact Areas
The London Borough of Richmond upon Thames is conducting a consultation into the findings of its recent Cumulative Impact Assessment. The Licensing Act 2003 requires Licensing Authorities, such as Richmond, to review their Cumulative Impact Asses...
New Spiking Law to be announced in King's Speech
It is being reported that the new Labour Government is set to introduce a specific criminal offence relating to Spiking. The indication is that this will be announced in the King's Speech tomorrow as part of more than 35 Bills to be introduced. ...
Lawfulness of remote licensing hearings
Earlier today the High Court issued its judgment in Walk Safe Security Services Ltd v London Borough of Lewisham [2024] EWHC 1787 (Admin) clarifying whether licensing authorities can use remote hearings. In brief, the question before Justice Cham...
UEFA Football Championship
Following last night’s nail biting semi-final with England through to the Euro Championship final on Sunday 14th July there is even more to celebrate as The Licensing Act 2003 (UEFA European Football Championship Licensing Hours) Order 2024 ...
Proposal to extend Middlesborough Cumulative Impact Area
Middlesborough Council is to consider proposals to extend its Cumulative Impact Area (CIA) policy to additional areas including: Brambles Thorntree Berwick Hills Pallister The Council are urging residents and businesses to respond to its ongo...