London
London Region
The London region covers all 32 London boroughs and is the busiest licensing area in the country. We are proud to have as our members licensing, environmental health and planning officers from all the London authorities, the Metropolitan and City of London police services, the London Fire Brigade, licensing lawyers and consultants and hospitality and leisure sector operators.
The region has a committee of six officers, who you can find more about below under “Team”.
We meet at least three times a year, mainly in live meetings and sometimes online, and we have been pleased to host speakers from all across the sector.
If you are a licensing practitioner or professional living or working in the London region, you can join the Institute to become a regional member.
IoL members have access to a range of resources online, and can join their regional groups, register their interest in specific areas of licensing law via our Special Interest Groups, engage in discussions via the IoL members’ forum and more.
Counties in the Region
- London City
- Greater London
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London Regional Committee
Niall McCann
Secretary
Sarah Williams
Communications Officer
Geoff Cooper
Treasurer
Gary Grant
Executive Member
Esther Jones
Events Officer
Gareth Hughes
Regional Chair and Advisory Council Representative
Regional & National News
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Twickenham’s Scrummery pub operators have secured a new premises licence despite objections from the venue’s owners and some residents.
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Croydon Council has successfully prosecuted a tattooist for the third time for trading without the required licence.
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The government said "streets will be safer" as thousands of offenders are to be banned from drinking alcohol during the...
Read MoreHome Secretary marks one year of progress on Casey recommendations
The Statement sets out progress on its recommendations — with taxi and private hire vehicle (PHV) licensing reforms highlighted as...
Read MoreGovernment questioned on effectiveness of workplace lottery exemptions
The Government has been pressed to explain whether workplace lottery exemptions under the Gambling Act 2005 remain fit for purpose...
Read MoreGovernment sets out next steps for implementing the Automated Vehicles Act 2024 as consultation on safety principles opens
The Government has issued an update on the implementation of the Automated Vehicles (AVs) Act 2024.
Read MoreSIA consultation on Martyn’s Law guidance closes as IoL urges clearer alignment with licensing frameworks
The Security Industry Authority (SIA) has closed its consultation on how it intends to regulate Martyn’s Law.
Read MoreGovernment pressed on safety risks from taxi and PHV drivers’ use of booking and navigation apps
The Department for Transport has said it has not issued any specific guidance to developers of private hire booking apps...
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