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
Tony Ireland
Phil Andrews
Emma Thompson
Laura Driscoll
Charlie Robinson
Events
Regional & National News
The Institute is sad to announce the passing of Stephen Turner
The Institute of Licensing is sad to announce the passing of Stephen Turner who passed away suddenly and unexpectedly Thursday...
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Home Office confirms extension of licensing hours for Women’s Euros final – if England or Wales reach the semis and/or the finals
The Home Office have today confirmed that licensed premises will be allowed to stay open until 1am if England or...
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Gambling Business Group responds to local authorities demands greater gambling licensing powers
The Gambling Business Group has issued a response to a previous letter by nearly 40 local authorities demanding greater gambling...
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Changes to the regulatory framework for land-based casinos: draft secondary legislation
Draft statutory instruments that form part of the package of measures that will change the regulatory framework for land-based casinos.
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Government to consult on devolution of taxi and private hire vehicle licensing
The Department for Transport will consult shortly on whether to make all Local Transport Authorities responsible for taxi and private...
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The Gambling Act 2005 (Gaming Tables in Casinos) (Definitions) (Amendment) Regulations 2025
This instrument amends the definition of a “gaming table” for the purposes of section 172(3) to (5) of the Gambling...
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SIA cracks down on training malpractice
SIA Director of Inspections and Enforcement said the SIA "continues to push the boundaries of its remit" to the limit...
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Uber “wins” multimillion-pound VAT reprieve
HMRC has stopped demanding ride sharing company pay VAT on the full cost of rides after a "legal setback in...
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