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

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 11^th, Wednesday 15^th July and the third/fourth place final on Saturday 18^th July if England loses the semi-final.

If England reach the Final on Sunday 19^th 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.