Eastern
Eastern Region
The region has a committee of five officers. The regional committee consists of a Chair & Director, a Vice Chair & Treasurer, a Training & Events Officer, and two Regional Officers. The region hosts up to three regional training days covering a broad range of licensing topics delivered by speakers from all sectors including local authorities, private practice, government departments, and other speakers. Training sessions are generally held virtually, with one training session per annum held in person.
If you are a licensing practitioner or professional living or working in the eastern, you can join the Institute to become a regional member.
Counties in the Region
- Cambridgeshire
- Norfolk
- Suffolk
Eastern Region Committee
Andy Fox
Regional Officer
Tracy Howard
Regional Officer
Michelle Bishop
Vice Chair & Treasurer
Marie Malt
Training & Events Officer
Stewart Broome
Regional Chair
Regional & National News
Government reaffirms legislation to tackle inconsistent taxi licensing standards with consultation coming
The UK Government will shortly consult on shifting taxi and PHV licensing to local transport authorities to ensure consistent national...
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IoL saddened to announce the passing of David Daycock
It is with great sadness and a feeling of disbelief that we announce that David Daycock passed away.
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Village pubs to be helped with new funding to broaden their services
Rural pubs across the UK will benefit from new government funding to help them provide extra services for local communities.
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Betfred warns of mass closures amid proposed gambling tax hike, raising concerns over licensed betting shop viability
Betfred has warned it may shut all 1,300 licensed betting shops if Chancellor Rachel Reeves raises gambling taxes.
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Gambling participation in Great Britain sees notable shifts in 2025, according to new survey data
The Gambling Commission has released its Wave 1 2025 official statistics from the Gambling Survey for Great Britain.
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High street gambling venues going unchecked, BBC finds
More than a third of councils in England and Wales have not inspected a single licensed gambling establishment in the...
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Government launches consultation on Category D gaming machines and licensing for bingo premises
The UK government has launched a public consultation to review the regulation of Category D gaming machines and licensing requirements...
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New guidance strengthens information‑sharing between police and taxi and PHV licensing authorities
The guidance requires police and taxi/PHV licensing authorities to share timely and was co‑authored with the Institute of Licensing.
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