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
Vikki Rigden
Training & Events Officer
Charlie Robinson
Regional Chair
Regional & National News
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The Animal Welfare (Import of Dogs, Cats and Ferrets) Bill has passed through committee stage in the House of Lords.
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Councils invited to join deep dive sessions on regulatory burdens
DBT is inviting council officers to November’s Local Authority Regulatory Deep Dive meetings, covering topics such as licensing regulation.
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Government rejects Planning and Infrastructure Bill gambling cumulative impact assessment amendment
The Government has rejected a proposed Planning and Infrastructure Bill amendment to put gambling cumulative impact assessments on a statutory...
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Minister responds to concerns of licensing reforms on local media
In response to a question from Louie French MP, DCMS confirmed it has consulted local press on the potential impact...
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Institute’s taxi and private hire “Suitability Guidance” showcased at global regulators’ conference
The IoL showcased its updated Taxi and Private Hire Suitability Guidance at the IATR’s 38th Annual Conference in Nashville, drawing...
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MP calls for funeral services licensing regulation and inspection power in Parliamentary debate
MP Simon Hoare urges statutory licensing and inspection of funeral services to ensure regulation, accountability, and public trust in the...
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Peers back streamlined licensing extensions for national events but urge broader support for hospitality sector
The House of Lords gave a warm second reading to the Licensing Hours Extensions Bill.
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Private hire driver “banned from the roads” after operating illegally in Reading
A private hire driver has been banned from driving for four months and ordered to pay more than £2,000 in...
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