Licensing
Proposal to extend Middlesborough Cumulative Impact Area
Middlesborough Council is to consider proposals to extend its Cumulative Impact Area (CIA) policy to additional areas including: Brambles Thorntree Berwick Hills Pallister The Council are urging residents and businesses to respond to its ongo...
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GOV.UK licensing service application system extended
It has been reported by the IOL that that the online GOV.UK licensing service system due to end in March 2025 is to be extended by the Government Digital Service (GDS) for a further year – until March 2026. Further, the report confirms that ...
Migration of Terrorist Threats at Venues during Ingress and Egress Guidance
The National Protective Security Authority has published new guidance on the Migration of Terrorist Threats at Venues during Ingress and Egress. The guidance aims to highlight the primary security concerns arising during the ingress and egress ph...
Newcastle follow Gateshead in restriction on takeaways
Newcastle City Council has confirmed the adoption of a policy to restrict the grant of planning for new takeaway premises. This follows a similar policy adopted by Gateshead Council a few years ago and is in an attempt to curb child obesity. Unli...
Martyn's Law | Election 2024
Amongst several important pieces of legislation which were lost when the general election was called was ‘ Martyn’s Law’ (aka ‘Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill’). If enacted the bill would have imposed requirem...
Get Ready for Euro 2024 with the BBPA's Guide!
With the Euros starting on Friday and hopefully customers attending the pubs and bars across the country to watch the matches and cheer on England and Scotland, the BBPA have issued a very helpful guide regarding trading during this period. The gu...
Euro Championships | Extended Hours
We recently reported that the Licensing Act 2003 (UEFA European Football Championship Licensing Hours) Order 2024 came into force on 25th May. The Order means that should the men’s senior football team representing England or Scotland...