Late night levy
Camden Council to update Late Night Levy
02 April 2026
Approved amendments mean that the Levy will apply to premises which are licensed for the provision of late night refreshments.
Food safety & hygiene
5 Things to Know About Opening a Quick Service Restaurant & Fast Food Licensing
02 April 2026
Launching a fast-food or Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) is an exciting venture. Whether you’re gourmet burgers, artisan kebabs, traditional pizza…
PA news
Poppleston Allen and Leisure Property Forum raise over £12,000 for Maggie’s
01 April 2026
Poppleston Allen proudly sponsor the 2026 Leisure Property Forum's Annual Dinner
Pavement licence
Summer Streets returns for 2026
31 March 2026
Sir Sadiq Khan relaunches London’s alfresco dining initiative to support the capital’s hospitality sector
Gambling
The Government proposes to introduce Gambling Impact Assessments
25 March 2026
The Government’s proposal to introduce Gambling Impact Assessments by inserting two new sections to the Gambling Act 2005 which undermine…
Legislation
Westminster City Council Publish the Licensing Direction of Travel Document
05 March 2026
Document outlines key challenges, opportunities and aspirations for the future of licensing and planning in the borough
Legislation
London Mayor publishes Draft London Strategic Licensing Policy 2026–31
12 February 2026
The Policy outlines how licensing should support economic growth, hospitality, culture, nightlife, and events
Cumulative impact policy
What is a Cumulative Impact Policy?
30 January 2026
Understand the impact of Local Authorities’ Cumulative Impact Policies on sites which are to be used for licensable activities
Legislation
London’s Nightlife Taskforce proposal to boost night-time economy
29 January 2026
Sadiq Khan’s Nightlife Taskforce has set out 23 recommendations across 10 areas to help protect, support and grow London’s nightlife
Gambling
Gambling Commission announce new Gaming Machine Rules
29 January 2026
The Commission has confirmed it will introduce a new licence condition
Licensing hours
The Licensing Hours Extension Bill moves to Royal Assent
29 January 2026
The Bill passed its final reading in the House of Lords
Gambling
DCMS launches consultation on proposed changes to Gambling Commission Fees from October 2026
28 January 2026
The consultation closes on the 29th March 2026
