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New Order allows licensed premises to remain open until 30 minutes after conclusion of England games

Published: by Nick Landells, Legal Executive

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The delayed England v Mexico kickoff led to uncertainty as to exactly what hours licensees were permitted to sell alcohol

The original wording of the Order extending licences was so specific that there didn’t appear to be any provision if the game in question didn’t kick off at its original scheduled time or was interrupted by weather.

As was widely reported at the weekend, the Government announced it would update the Order to address this and provide certainty for all licensees, customers and the authorities.

Now, if an England game is delayed/interrupted due to weather, the hours for the sale of alcohol (and late night refreshment) are extended until 30 minutes after the end of the game. If the game is postponed and rearranged the Order will extend hours on the day of the rearranged game.

The amended Order applies provided your licence permits the sale of alcohol for consumption on the premises to at least 11pm on the evenings of England games on Saturday 11th, Wednesday 15th July and the third/fourth place final on Saturday 18th July if England loses the semi-final.

If England reach the Final on Sunday 19th July then for the extended hours to apply your Premises Licence must permit the sale of alcohol for consumption on the premises until at least 10pm that day.

For more information, please feel free to contact any of our licensing solicitors on 0115 953 8500.

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About the author: Nick Landells

Nick Landells is a Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives. He joined Poppleston Allen in 2001. After a 10-year career break in Canada, he rejoined the firm in October 2023.

Nick supports Partner, Jonathan Smith in advising clients in all aspects of the Licensing Act 2003. Nick has expertise in issuing new licensing applications, dealing with premises licence reviews, appeals and has extensive knowledge of High Court matters.

The clients Nick works closely with are:-

  • Booths Supermarkets
  • Bourne Leisure
  • Leons
  • Park Dean
  • Park Holidays
  • Vue Cinema

Nick is also an accredited trainer with both the Institute of Licensing and British Institute of Innkeeping.

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