by louis@instituteoflicensing.org | Oct 27, 2023 | Uncategorized
Vigilantism is law enforcement undertaken without legal authority by a self-appointed group of people. There are various examples of this type of activity, including actions by Online Child Abuse Activist Groups (OCAGs), sometimes referred to as ‘paedophile hunters....
by louis@instituteoflicensing.org | Oct 27, 2023 | Uncategorized
The Levelling-Up and Regeneration Bill becomes law after receiving Royal Assent on 26 October 2026. Amongst other things, the new Act will, “bring high streets back to life – giving councils the powers to work directly with landlords to bring empty...
by louis@instituteoflicensing.org | Oct 27, 2023 | Uncategorized
The Local Government Association (LGA) has updated its guidance on taking a whole council approach to tackling gambling related harms. The guidance provides an overview of the gambling harms landscape and the role of councils in addressing and preventing harms. The...
by louis@instituteoflicensing.org | Oct 27, 2023 | Uncategorized
The LGA has produced a range of tip sheets to support members of licensing committees. There are four tip sheets which cover the role of the chair/vice-chair, alcohol and entertainment licensing, taxi and private hire vehicle licensing, and gambling licensing. They...
by louis@instituteoflicensing.org | Oct 25, 2023 | Uncategorized
The Department for Business & Trade have issued a call for evidence in relation to smarter regulation and the regulatory landscape. with a view to understanding what works well and what could be improved in how regulators operate to deliver for the sectors they...
by louis@instituteoflicensing.org | Oct 24, 2023 | Uncategorized
The response can be viewed here: IoL response (including survey report) IoL working group report
by louis@instituteoflicensing.org | Oct 24, 2023 | Uncategorized
NTIA’s manifesto is an all-encompassing roadmap, containing 44 recommendations to fortify the nighttime industry within towns, cities and regions across the UK. It urges policy makers at national and local level to adopt cohesive strategies to protect and foster the...
by louis@instituteoflicensing.org | Oct 22, 2023 | Uncategorized
Repeat serious users of nitrous oxide could face up to 2 years in prison and dealers up to 14 years, as the government delivers on its zero-tolerance approach to antisocial behaviour. The ban, promised as part of the government’s Anti-Social Behaviour Action Plan,...
by louis@instituteoflicensing.org | Oct 22, 2023 | Uncategorized
The LGA has renewed its call for the ability to hold remote meetings as Government signals intention to remove amendment to Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill. In a briefing published ahead of consideration on 17 October of Lords amendments, the LGA said it was...
by louis@instituteoflicensing.org | Oct 22, 2023 | Uncategorized
Figures published by TfL indicates a continued decline of licensed Black Cab licensed and increase in licensed PHVs in the capital. It has been reported that, according to figures published by Transport for London, in the week ending Sunday 15 October 2023, the total...
