by louis@instituteoflicensing.org | Feb 12, 2026 | Uncategorized
Licensing officers have been suspended and are currently being investigated for failing to carry out proper licensing checks on taxi and private hire drivers.In a story that has been widely reported, two licensing officers from South Ribble Council have been suspended...
by louis@instituteoflicensing.org | Feb 12, 2026 | Uncategorized
The Institute of Licensing (IoL) has formally registered its concerns in relation to the forthcoming changes to the Notifiable Occupations Scheme and the rumours surrounding the proposed removal of Home Office Circular 006/2006 which provides guidance to police forces...
by louis@instituteoflicensing.org | Feb 12, 2026 | Uncategorized
A police licensing officer has called for the Association of Chief Police Officers (ACPO) to introduce a national framework for training in licensing, after claiming officers are forced to resolve issues based on ‘trial and error — and mainly error’ due to...
by louis@instituteoflicensing.org | Feb 12, 2026 | Uncategorized
That’s the view of Stephen Thomas (pictured), chief executive of Luminar Leisure, the largest nightclub operator in the country, in an interview with The Times.rnrnThere are about 2500 nightclubs in the county, Thomas said, including workingmen’s clubs and rooms over...
by louis@instituteoflicensing.org | Feb 12, 2026 | Uncategorized
However, earlier this month the Pubs in the Community report from the All-Party Parliamentary Beer Group showed that pubs are currently closing at the rate of 36 a week – or 1409 in a year. rnrnThe Group’s report published earlier this month indicated that overall pub...
by louis@instituteoflicensing.org | Feb 12, 2026 | Uncategorized
In a survey of 51 local authorities, 49 primary care trusts and twenty police authorities, the LGA found that the government’s attempts to reduce alcohol-related disorder through the Licensing Act 2003 has failed dismally. rnrnOver three-quarters of the authorities...
by louis@instituteoflicensing.org | Feb 12, 2026 | Uncategorized
Two well-known licensing practitoners and partners in the Walker Morris Liquor, Betting & Gaming team have been granted Higher Rights of Audience’ by the Law Society, a qualification which will allow them to act as advocates and represent clients in all...
by louis@instituteoflicensing.org | Feb 12, 2026 | Uncategorized
One of the largest law firms in the south-west with a widely-respected licensing team is expected to lose six fee-earning roles and one support staff, Legal Week reports.rnrnTLT solicitors based in Bristol represents a wide range of corporate clients. It is set to...
by louis@instituteoflicensing.org | Sep 1, 2024 | Uncategorized
A convenience store in Preston has had its licence revoked following a number of sales of restricted items to children. On 15th May, 2024, Preston Police and Lancashire Trading Standards applied for a review of the premises licence at Go Local, Kent Street, Preston,...
by louis@instituteoflicensing.org | Sep 1, 2024 | Uncategorized
Local authorities and public sector organisations have received a special honour from the RSPCA as part of the prestigious PawPrints awards. In total, 99 awards have been announced to 66 public sector bodies, 31 Platinum-level awards were also given to those who have...
