by louis@instituteoflicensing.org | Jun 24, 2024 | Uncategorized
A licensing regime for the use of rodent glue traps has opened to applicants today (19 June) ahead of new restrictions coming into force on 31 July. From that date it will be an offence to use glue traps for rodent control unless done under a licence. Licences will be...
by louis@instituteoflicensing.org | Jun 18, 2024 | Uncategorized
Sight Loss Councils have launched new English and Urdu audio and written guides for taxi, private-hire vehicle and mini cab staff to ensure they feel confident when travelling with blind and partially sighted people with their guide dogs. The Pocklington Trust, a...
by louis@instituteoflicensing.org | Jun 14, 2024 | Uncategorized
A knife arch to highlight the negative impacts of knife crime, security inspections and a drink drive campaign are all part of the Safer Summer campaign to help people enjoy safer nights out over the Euros. The Safer North West Leicestershire Partnership’s Safer...
by louis@instituteoflicensing.org | Jun 14, 2024 | Uncategorized
As the 4th of July General Election is looming, we look at the main Political Party’s Manifestos, with a particular emphasis on licensing and community safety related announcements. The Institute does not take any particular position in relation to any of the...
by louis@instituteoflicensing.org | Jun 14, 2024 | Uncategorized
A street trader fined for illegally selling food out of a van was prosecuted again for doing the same thing days after his case was heard in court. Ozgur Kayaoglu, 49, was ordered to pay a total of £6,380 on 31 May after he was caught selling food in a layby off...
by louis@instituteoflicensing.org | Jun 14, 2024 | Uncategorized
City of York Council’s licensing committee voted to approve the online ride-hailing firm’s application. It was reported that some councillors expressed their concerns about a data breach at the company, which had previously led to its licence being...
by louis@instituteoflicensing.org | Jun 14, 2024 | Uncategorized
A city councillor who sold puppies without a licence has been ordered to pay almost £50,000 to the city council. The BBC reported that Alistair Chambers, 43, of Manor Farm Way, Quedgeley, was “told to repay the £49,823.36 to Gloucester City Council within six...
by louis@instituteoflicensing.org | Jun 14, 2024 | Uncategorized
Northern Ireland for Infrastructure, Minister John O’Dowd, has confirmed that there are no plans to review taxi legislation in Northern Ireland. In a recent exchange in the Northern Ireland Assembly, Mark Durkan, Social Democratic and Labour Party, asked the...
by louis@instituteoflicensing.org | Jun 14, 2024 | Uncategorized
A man who sold goods in the streets of Birmingham did not break the law as he was protected under an 1871 act by being a pedlar, the High Court has found. Local Government Lawyer reported that Mr Justice Ritchie quashed the convictions of Andrew Logie by Birmingham...
by louis@instituteoflicensing.org | Jun 13, 2024 | Uncategorized
The Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) is calling on all Political Parties to recognise the vital importance of the Night Time Economy (NTE) by implementing a comprehensive national strategy and appointing dedicated leadership within central government. This...
