by louis@instituteoflicensing.org | Jun 24, 2024 | Uncategorized
Important Note: In reporting on the General Election, the Institute of Licensing (IoL) is committed to fair and factual news reporting. The IoL does not take a position on any political matters, and any reporting on the General Election is not an endorsement in any...
by louis@instituteoflicensing.org | Jun 18, 2024 | Uncategorized
Sight Loss Councils have launched new English and Urdu audio and written guides for taxi, private-hire vehicle and mini cab staff to ensure they feel confident when travelling with blind and partially sighted people with their guide dogs. The Pocklington Trust, a...
by louis@instituteoflicensing.org | Jun 14, 2024 | Uncategorized
A man who sold goods in the streets of Birmingham did not break the law as he was protected under an 1871 act by being a pedlar, the High Court has found. Local Government Lawyer reported that Mr Justice Ritchie quashed the convictions of Andrew Logie by Birmingham...
by louis@instituteoflicensing.org | Jun 14, 2024 | Uncategorized
Northern Ireland for Infrastructure, Minister John O’Dowd, has confirmed that there are no plans to review taxi legislation in Northern Ireland. In a recent exchange in the Northern Ireland Assembly, Mark Durkan, Social Democratic and Labour Party, asked the...
by louis@instituteoflicensing.org | Jun 14, 2024 | Uncategorized
A city councillor who sold puppies without a licence has been ordered to pay almost £50,000 to the city council. The BBC reported that Alistair Chambers, 43, of Manor Farm Way, Quedgeley, was “told to repay the £49,823.36 to Gloucester City Council within six...
by louis@instituteoflicensing.org | Jun 14, 2024 | Uncategorized
City of York Council’s licensing committee voted to approve the online ride-hailing firm’s application. It was reported that some councillors expressed their concerns about a data breach at the company, which had previously led to its licence being...
