by louis@instituteoflicensing.org | Apr 15, 2024 | Uncategorized
Changes to industrial hemp licensing will support regulated farmers to grow hemp and encourage investment in the industry, while continuing to protect the public from drug misuse. Hemp is a variety of cannabis containing less than 0.2% THC. It has a number of lawful...
by louis@instituteoflicensing.org | Apr 15, 2024 | Uncategorized
Swindon Borough Council’s licensing committee has extended the council’s “cumulative impact assessment” for three years, after police said it was helping to cut crime. The BBC reported that a council report said it was not a “blanket...
by louis@instituteoflicensing.org | Apr 8, 2024 | Uncategorized
The Institute of Licensing has responded to the Welsh Government’s consultation on the draft regulations and statutory guidance for mandatory licensing of special procedures. The IoL response supports the views submitted by Environmental Health Wales a group...
by louis@instituteoflicensing.org | Apr 8, 2024 | Uncategorized
The Animal Licensing Wales project, which initially focussed on dog breeding and enforcement, has been extended to 2025, following positive feedback from local authorities and animal welfare partners. This follows a Programme for Government commitment to improve...
by louis@instituteoflicensing.org | Apr 8, 2024 | Uncategorized
The Gambling Commission launches its new Corporate Strategy for 2024-27. Titled ‘Gambling Regulation in a Digital Age’. The strategy underlines the Commission’s commitment to deliver on the decisions set out in the Government’s White Paper High Stakes –...
by louis@instituteoflicensing.org | Apr 8, 2024 | Uncategorized
Six public houses in South Derbyshire have been issued with warnings by the District Council’s licensing team after allowing underage individuals to play gaming machines on their premises. A partnership initiative involving South Derbyshire District Council (SDDC) and...
by louis@instituteoflicensing.org | Apr 4, 2024 | Uncategorized
A Wakefield city centre venue has had its licence revoked following the execution of a warrant at the premise last month. A hearing was held last week where the decision was taken by Wakefield Council’s Licencing Sub Committee to revoke The Rooftop’s premise licence...
by louis@instituteoflicensing.org | Apr 4, 2024 | Uncategorized
In response to several high-profile incidents resulting in loss of life or serious injury, a collaborative effort has been undertaken by the UK Crowd Management Association, Night Time Industries Association, LIVE, and UK Door Security Association. Alongside experts...
by louis@instituteoflicensing.org | Apr 4, 2024 | Uncategorized
Bet365 is to pay £582,120 for anti-money laundering and social responsibility failures at its online business. Hillside (UK Gaming) ENC, which holds a licence for Bet365’s bingo and casino products, will pay £343,035 and Hillside (UK Sports) ENC, which holds a licence...
by louis@instituteoflicensing.org | Apr 3, 2024 | Uncategorized
The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities has written to local authorities to confirm that the pavement licensing regime has now been made permanent. In the letter, the department said: “On 31 March 2024, we commenced the pavement licensing...
