England & Wales

05 Dec 2025

Consultation - proposed licensing hours relaxation for FIFA men’s World Cup in 2026

As per previous international football events (most recently the UEFA Men’s Euro Championship 2024 and UEFA Women’s Euro Championship 2025) and other special occasions (e.g. Royal Weddings and His Majesty’s Coronation etc) the Go...

25 Nov 2025

Temporary Event Notices for the Christmas 2025

If your premises is looking to capitalize s on the festive cheer and expand its offer to customers, and your Premises Licence does not contain a seasonal variation that meets your business needs or alternatively your Premises Licence does not have...

09 Oct 2025

Call for Evidence on Alcohol Licensing Reform

The government is inviting submission of views and evidence to assist the development of a modern, proportionate, and enabling licensing system. This call for evidence, follows on from the Licensing Taskforce recommendations and the government&rs...

10 Sep 2025

CIA in Warrington up for review

CIA’s come and go, and since the end of the lockdown period, a number of Cumulative Impact Areas(CIA) have disappeared when the evidence to support their continuation no longer exists. Warrington Council, on behalf of its Licensing Authorit...

28 Jul 2025

Business rate cuts for the high street

Business Secretary, the Rt Hon Jonathan Reynolds has again reiterated over the weekend the government’s plan to permanently cut business rates for the high street.  At present 250,000 retail, hospitality and leisure (RHL) properties rec...

28 Jul 2025

Government plans to slash red tape and breathe new life into the high street

The government has announced a major overhaul of planning and licensing rules that could make it easier and quicker to launch new cafés, bars, music venues, and alfresco dining spots, especially in disused high street units. As part of a p...