by louis@instituteoflicensing.org | Jul 14, 2024 | Uncategorized
Allied Vehicles have shared information regarding concerns about Certificates of Conformity in relation to Taxis and PHV’s. The information document addresses: Vehicles with retrofitted seating layouts; and Certificates of Conformity – what to look for. Read the...
by louis@instituteoflicensing.org | Jul 11, 2024 | Uncategorized
The High Court has dismissed a challenge to a licensing authority’s use of remote hearings. Since 2020, the use of video conferencing technology to hold licensing hearings has become widespread. Walk Safe Security Services Ltd v London Borough of Lewisham [2024] EWHC...
by louis@instituteoflicensing.org | Jul 10, 2024 | Uncategorized
Consultation Dates: 10th July 2024 – 30th September 2024 The consultation will close on 30 September 2024, and all responses should be submitted via the online survey available here: https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/Suitability_Guidance_Consultation_July2024/A print...
by louis@instituteoflicensing.org | Jul 6, 2024 | Uncategorized
If plans are approved, Middlesbrough Council’s cumulative impact policy (CIP) zone will be extended to restrict the granting of licences to sell alcohol in more areas. It was introduced to tackle alcohol-related problems in the town centre and make it more...
by louis@instituteoflicensing.org | Jul 6, 2024 | Uncategorized
Southampton City Council has voted to implement a new drug testing policy for taxi drivers that allows council officers to carry out spot checks on licensed drivers. The new policy, based on a system used by Portsmouth City Council, says: “Licence holders may be...
by louis@instituteoflicensing.org | Jul 6, 2024 | Uncategorized
The UK’s Evening & Night-Time Economy (ENTE) faces a critical juncture as it grapples with an alarming rise in business failures the Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) said. According to recent data from Shakespeare Martineau, the NTE’s fragility has...
by louis@instituteoflicensing.org | Jul 6, 2024 | Uncategorized
Licence Condition 15.3.1 of the Licence Conditions and Code of Practice (LCCP) has been updated requiring all licensees to submit regulatory returns on a quarterly basis, within 28 days of the end of each quarterly period. Any previous returns that included the 30th...
by louis@instituteoflicensing.org | Jul 6, 2024 | Uncategorized
UK Hospitality reported that England fixtures have delivered an average year-on-year sales boost to hospitality of 21% across Great Britain. It reported that new sales data collected by CGA’s Trading Index reveals the huge boost for Britain’s pubs and bars, peaking...
by louis@instituteoflicensing.org | Jul 2, 2024 | Uncategorized
The Institute of Licensing, along with NALEO, the LGA and other Government Departments, have been actively involved in discussions with the Government Digital Service (GDS) over the future of the gov.uk licensing system of forms. Members might be aware that the GDS...
by louis@instituteoflicensing.org | Jun 30, 2024 | Uncategorized
A restaurant and bar has surrendered its licence after allegations a 16 and a 17-year-old girl who drank at the venue were later raped. A BBC report said Northamptonshire Police called for a licensing review for Pasha Shawarma in Wellingborough. According to a report...
