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The Future of Publicly Funded Cultural Services and Devolution
The Local Government Association (the LGA) has published a series of seven articles from leading policy thinkers on the future of local publicly funded cultural services and devolution. The articles were published to coincide with the LGA's...
Propel Legal Briefing - Night mayors – the answer to our nightmares?
First appearing for Propel Hospitality in their Legal Briefing on 13th March 2024. At present, there are 24 directly elected mayors in England, with several inaugural elections planned in May that will introduce another three across the no...
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Pub Code Adjudicator
It has been confirmed that Fiona Dickie is to be re-appointed as Pubs Code adjudicator (PCA) for a further three-year period. The function of the Adjudicator is now a well accepted part of the existence of the landlord and tenant world, where it ...
Protection of Children from Harm
One of the 4 Licensing Objectives is the Protection of Children from Harm and it is incumbent on all who work in the hospitality and retail arenas to play their part in stopping child abuse, although not directly applicable to hospitality and reta...
SIA business approval scheme consultation
Since 2006 the SIA has promoted and run an Approved Contractor Scheme (ACS) to fulfil its statutory responsibility for an approvals scheme for private security businesses. The intention of the ACS is to contribute to public confidence in the priva...
New £2 maximum stake for under 25s playing online slots
Stake limits for online slot games will be introduced for the first time in September, including lower limits for young adults, as the Government continues to roll out measures to protect people from gambling harms. The new limits will be: Maxim...
Bank Notes with King Charles III to enter circulation
From 5th June 2024 banknotes carrying the portrait of King Charles III will be issued. He will appear on all the existing designs for the current four banknotes (£5, £10, £20 and £50) – with no other changes being ma...
Propel Legal Briefing - Digital identification – a look at how things might work by Luke Elford
First appearing for Propel Hospitality in their Legal Briefing on 14th February 2024. Cards on the table, never in my life have I had to produce ID when visiting a licensed premises or buying alcohol. Not once. I’ve no idea why. Maybe ...