by louis@instituteoflicensing.org | Jun 13, 2024 | Uncategorized
Peterborough magistrates’ court has dismissed an appeal of East Cambridgeshire District Council’s revocation of a private hire and hackney carriage licence. The revocation decision was made by the Council’s licensing sub-committee following four incidents, including a...
by louis@instituteoflicensing.org | Jun 10, 2024 | Uncategorized
The Jeremy Allen Award, now in its 13th year, in partnership with Poppleston Allen Solicitors, is open for nominations. The award is open to anyone working in licensing and related fields and seeks to recognise and award exceptional practitioners who go above and...
by louis@instituteoflicensing.org | Jun 8, 2024 | Uncategorized
A Glasgow pub known for its “rare” licence to sell alcohol at 08:00 has closed after 37 years. MacKinnnon’s in the Gallowgate closed at the end of May with the owners citing health reasons. Its early morning licence allowed patrons to buy a pint with...
by louis@instituteoflicensing.org | Jun 8, 2024 | Uncategorized
Westminster City Council previously suspended the venue’s licence at a meeting on May 17 ahead of a full review. It is reported that Louche on Greek Street has been allowed to reopen as long as it follows stricter rules including better CCTV, extra training for staff...
by louis@instituteoflicensing.org | Jun 8, 2024 | Uncategorized
Key changes in the Investigatory Powers (Amendment) Act 2024 relate to the definition of lawful authority, the meaning of communications data subscriber details and changes to the powers to obtain communications data for civil investigations. The private consultation...
by louis@instituteoflicensing.org | Jun 8, 2024 | Uncategorized
NAFN has updated its NR3S guidance addressing circumstances where drivers chose to surrender their licences instead of facing the prospect of a revocation or suspension in order to avoid an NR3S entry. Writing on its website, NAFN said: ” It has come to our...
by louis@instituteoflicensing.org | Jun 6, 2024 | Uncategorized
The Guide Dogs has written to local authorities seeking support for its “Open Doors” campaign to end illegal access refusals. Guide Dogs is calling for all Licensing Authorities in England to: require taxi and minicab drivers to take disability equality...
by louis@instituteoflicensing.org | Jun 6, 2024 | Uncategorized
Derby Magistrates’ Court has fined Ms. Alana Hesketh of Linton, South Derbyshire for offences relating to unlicensed dog breeding which is in breach of Section 13 of the Animal Welfare Act 2006. Ms. Hesketh pleaded guilty to the charges, resulting from an...
by louis@instituteoflicensing.org | Jun 2, 2024 | Uncategorized
The Licensing Hours Extensions Bill was not included in the Government’s wash-up process following the dissolution of Government. The wash-up period refers to the last few days of a Parliament before dissolution. Any unfinished business is lost at dissolution,...
by louis@instituteoflicensing.org | Jun 2, 2024 | Uncategorized
A taxi driver has had his licence revoked and ordered to pay Bolsover District Council £1,000 in court costs. The defendant, Mr Best (61) of Sunnyside in Rotherham notified the Council in September 2023 of a speeding offence from the previous month. However, following...
