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02 Apr 2024

Safer Crowds, Safer Spaces Document Released

Today sees the release of a good practice document entitled: Safer Crowds, Safer Spaces: Good Practice for Crowd Management in UK Performance and Licensed Spaces. The document has been released by the Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) in co...

28 Mar 2024

Call for Licensing Regime for Shisha Premises

The Local Government Association (LGA) is calling for greater regulation of shisha premises. In a policy paper, which can be accessed here, they ask the Government to: Bring shisha premises within existing tobacco control strategies; and Introd...

27 Mar 2024

Licensing of Pedicabs moves a step closer

The Pedicabs (London) Bill passes the commons in a step closer to becoming law. The proposed regulations would enable Transport for London (TfL) to licence the use of Pedicabs, enforce safety standards, fare caps and speed restrictions. Previous...

26 Mar 2024

Vape Boss: Disposable Vape Ban Will Not Work

We have previously reported on the Government’s plans regarding vapes and tobacco. Tadeu Marroco, the Chief Executive of British American Tobacco (BAT) has criticised those plans saying that banning disposable vapes will not be “effec...

26 Mar 2024

RICS begins consultation on valuation of licensed venues

The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) have launched a consultation on the valuation of licensed venues, which includes pubs, bars, restaurants, and nightclubs. The consultation was initially delayed by Covid and is in preparation fo...

26 Mar 2024

Kate Nicholls Elected as National Chair of the Institute of Licensing

Kate Nicholls OBE has been elected as the National Chair of the Institute of Licensing (IoL). Kate replaces outgoing Chair, Daniel Davies, who steps down after nine years in the role. In addition to Kate’s appointment, the IoL have also an...