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13 Apr 2026

When will Camden expand the LNL?

Having undertaken a consultation and full council approval being granted in March , the question is when will Camden implement its amended late night levy. Although the fees remain the same the levy amendments mean that late‑night refreshment ven...

26 Mar 2026

London Goes Al Fresco: Mayor Pledges £400k for Outdoor Dining Boom

The London Mayor, Sir Sadiq Khan, has announced the return of ‘Summer Streets’ fund with £400,000 available. The funds are aimed at helping businesses to increase alfresco dining and extend opening hours ahead of the summer. C...

26 Mar 2026

Project Vigilant Expands to Nine New Police Forces Across England and Wales

Project Vigilant has been operating in the Thames Valley area and the Home Office have confirmed this week that they will roll out the project to nine more police forces in England and Wales. The areas receiving the £1million funding are Ke...

19 Mar 2026

Tobacco and Vapes Bill update

It was in January 2025 that we provided an update on the progress of the Tobacco and Vapes Bill here In that time, the Bill has now completed its reading and report stages in both the House of Commons and House of Lords. The next step is for the...

12 Mar 2026

Propel legal Briefing: The power of the positives: a shift in licensing values by Patrick Robson

First appearing for Propel Hospitality in their Legal Briefing on 11th March 2026 The power of the positives: a shift in licensing values by Patrick Robson Anyone who has been through a licensing application or hearing will know the drill. Much ...

05 Mar 2026

Licensing Hours Extension ACT!!

With the approaching World Cup Finals in Canada, Mexico and the USA this summer the Westminster Government has been indicating that they will permit a general extension to Licensing Hours to coincide with home nation games.  Many Scottish Lic...