Licensing
More Affordable Justice?? Court Fees for Lodging Licensing Appeals greatly reduced
On the 25th July 2018, The Court of Protection, Civil Proceedings and Magistrates Courts Fees ( Amendment ) Order 2018 came into force. This has now greatly reduced the fees payable to the Court for lodging a Licensing Appeal. Previou...
Scotland – summary of Respondents' views on planned Guidance relating to new SEV regime
The Air Weapons and Licensing (Scotland) Act 2015 creates a licensing regime for the regulation of Sexual Entertainment Venues (SEV) in Scotland and in carrying out its functions in relation to SEVs, a local authority must have regard to non-...
"That's time at the bar everyone, please" Hackney Council passes new Licensing Policy
We have reported previously on Hackney Council and its proposed New Licensing Policy. Any applicants for new licences in the borough will find a new "core hours policy" restricting the scope of their licences. The new “core hours policy&rd...
Glasgow Licensing Board announce general extension of hours for inaugural European Championships
We understand that City of Glasgow Licensing Board has granted a general extension of licensed hours by one hour to celebrate the city hosting the inaugural European Championships in August this year. This is a new multi-sport event bringin...
New additions to House of Commons Library
As our regular readers will know we like to keep you advised of items of interest that are placed in the House of Commons Library. These are usually briefing papers written to provide MPs and their staff with “ impartial briefing and e...
PPL consultation on Specially Featured Entertainment (SFE) tariff
The music licensing company PPL has this week launched a consultation relating to its Specially Featured Entertainment (SFE) tariff, setting out PPL’s thinking in relation to tariff scope, tariff structure, fees and implementa...
"Entitled to Work?" - Premises Licence revoked following immigration visits
A Premises Licence for a restaurant in Bexhill on Sea, East Sussex was revoked following a Review hearing by Rother District Council. This is a timely reminder for operators to make sure their own internal procedures, regarding their employees, a...
Scottish Government Hold Consultation on MUP by Wholesalers
It has been reported, that the Scottish Government is due to consult on technical changes to minimum unit pricing. Of particular purpose to this consultation is clarity on the wholesale of alcohol in Scotland and in what circumstances does M...