Licensing

23 May 2025

Underage Sales Prosecution

It has been reported that North Staffordshire Magistrates Court has issued fines and costs order against a licensee following a successful prosecution for underage sales, the total amount ordered to be paid being £5288.00 The premise was a ...

19 May 2025

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 ...

19 May 2025

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...

06 May 2025

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...

30 Apr 2025

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,...

04 Apr 2025

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...