Licensing
Later licensing hours confirmed for Women’s Euro semis and final if England or Wales get through
The Government has confirmed Licensing hours will be extended to 1 am if England or Wales reach the semi-finals or final of the UEFA Women’s European Championships this summer. This is following the publication of the outcome of the recent ...
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Glasgow | 1 am pilot scheme made permanent
Over the past year, the Glasgow Licensing Board has been conducting a pilot scheme allowing ‘on sale’ premises within the designated city centre area to extend their terminal hour from midnight to 1 am. 54 premises took part in t...
Alcohol returning to the terraces?
Across several media websites this weekend it was reported that the Rt Hon Luke Charters, MP for Outer York has called for a reconsideration of the long-standing alcohol ban within sight of the playing surface during football games contested in th...
Annual Licensing fees - check before paying!
As part of the service we provide for many clients we administer the payment of the annual fees which are required to be paid each year for every premises licence. Each Licensing Authority deals with these annual fees in a slightly different way,...
Licensing may get Planning Inspector Equivalent
For some time the Mayor of London has been questioning the power and impact of the local licensing committees for the London Boroughs and their ability under the licensing regime to stop potential development and growth of the sector and be part o...
Martyn's Law Update | Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 becomes Law.
As previously reported the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill completed its journey through the Parliamentary process on 25th March and was awaiting Royal Assent. Today, the King fulfilled his legislative roll and gave his assent creating th...
Martyn's Law Update | Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill
The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill, known colloquially as ‘Martyn’s Law’ yesterday (25th March 2025) passed its final Parliamentary hurdle when the House of Commons considered proposed amendments from the Lords. The nex...