Martyn's Law
Martyn’s Law features in King’s Speech
07 November 2023
Government announces intention to consult on impact on smaller venues before Bill enters Parliament
SEV
Sexual Entertainment Licence Variation granted despite objections
13 October 2023
Cheltenham strip club plans approved by council licensing committee - as reported by the BBC
PA news
Postponed: Attend the UK’s largest licensing event featuring leading solicitors and trade experts
22 August 2023
Join over 80 people for this special, free to attend event, 4th October Everyman Cinema, King's Cross.
Legislation, Pavement licence
Government extends fast track licence scheme for yet another year
14 August 2023
Extension to allow time for permanent changes under the Levelling Up Bill to take effect
Legislation
What does the Worker Protection Bill mean for the hospitality sector?
20 June 2023
Could this have major implications for licensees and leisure operators?
Gambling
Nominations now open for the Jeremy Allen Licensing Award
12 June 2023
Now in its 12th year, this is the trade’s leading licensing award
Gambling
Our licensing expertise is now on Wikipedia, too
22 May 2023
This is on top of our licensing solicitors getting regular coverage in the national press
Legislation
Government issues revised Guidance to the Licensing Act 2003
20 December 2022
New paragraphs include Agent of Change Principle for music venues
Gambling
Tribunal rejects operators appeal against Gambling Commission penalty
14 December 2022
Social responsibility failings included neglecting to have effective policies and procedures for customer interactions
Premises licence
Details of the automatic off-sales permission announcement
23 September 2022
Operators can continue to provide off-sales as before.
Late night levy
Nottingham city council announces removal of late night levy
13 September 2022
It was felt that removing the late-night levy would reduce the burden on existing licensees and remove costs that may…
PA news
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30 August 2022
Join us for this special, free to attend event on 28th September, Browns Covent Garden.