Home Counties
Home Counties Region
The region has a committee of seven regional officers. The regional committee consists of a chair, director/vice chair, three training officers, a treasurer, and a secretary. The region aims to host four regional training days per year covering a wide range of licensing and related topics, delivered by experienced individuals from a range of professions and backgrounds. These training sessions generally alternate between in person and online platforms. The region aims to rotate the location of face-to-face meetings to ensure members from all areas can attend.
If you are a licensing practitioner or professional living or working in the HC region, you can join the Institute to become a regional member.
Counties in the Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Bedfordshire
- Berkshire
- Hertfordshire
- Oxfordshire
- Essex
Home Counties Committee
Mike Harding
Training & Events Officer
Tony Ireland
Secretary
Phil Andrews
Treasurer
Emma Thompson
Training & Events Officer
Laura Driscoll
Vice Chair, Communications Officer & Advisory Council Representative
Vikki Rigden
Training & Events Officer
Charlie Robinson
Regional Chair
Regional & National News
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DCMS has published updated guidance setting out a Voluntary Code of Good Practice for Prize Draw Operators.
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House of Commons debate on licensing and regulation of animal rescue centres
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Government launches consultation on Gambling Commission fee overhaul
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Government says rising private‑hire prices are a commercial matter and not something it intends to regulate
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Second reading of Gambling Act 2005 (Monetary Limits for Lotteries) Bill adjourned
The second reading of the Gambling Act 2005 (Monetary Limits for Lotteries) Bill has been adjourned until 29 May 2026.
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Gambling Commission report highlights spending patterns and crossover with wider gambling activity
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Pubs given support package after business rates backlash
Pubs and grassroots music venues in England will receive a 15% discount on their business rates from April.
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