Promoting Excellence in Licensing

The IoL
The Institute of Licensing (IoL) is the professional body for licensing practitioners across the UK, comprising licensing practitioners from local authorities, other public sector organisations, licensed trade and private legal practice.
What We Do
The IoL partners with a range of organisations and individuals to promote licensing at all levels, including national Government. We are a leading provider of licensing training, publications and news from around the UK.
Join Us
Benefits of being an IoL member include discounted training course fees, full access to the IoL website including a large resource area, free copies of IoL’s Journal & LINK magazine, discounted publications and partner discounts.Latest News
Communities to seize control over derelict pubs and block gambling and vape shops
Communities will be handed unprecedented new powers to seize boarded shops, save derelict pubs and...
Read MoreGovernment highlights importance of efficient taxi and PHV licensing across England
DfT responds to parliamentary questions regarding the variation in licensing processing times across local authorities...
Read MoreInstitute of Licensing calls for urgent reform of taxi and private hire licensing
The Institute of Licensing (IoL) has submitted evidence to the Transport Committee’s inquiry into taxi...
Read MoreHundreds of modern slavery victims found working in UK bars, hotels, and licensed venues, charity warns
A leading anti-slavery charity has raised alarm over the growing number of modern slavery victims...
Read MoreMembership Benefits
- Discounted training course fees
- Full access to IoL website + additional resources
- Free copies of the LINK magazine
- Free copies of the IoL Journal
- Discounted publications
- Discounts from our Partners
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