North West
North West Region
The North West Region of the Institute of Licensing covers Cumbria, Lancashire, Merseyside, Manchester and Cheshire.
The region has a committee of regional officers. The regional committee consists of a chair, director, vice chair/director, training officers, treasurer and communications officer. The region hosts up to four regional training days covering a broad range of licensing topics delivered by speakers from all sectors including local authorities, private practice, government departments and other speakers. Training session are generally held virtually but also held in person from time to time.
If you are a licensing practitioner or professional living or working in the North West, you can join the Institute to become a regional member.
Counties in the Region
- Cumbria
- Lancashire
- Merseyside
- Manchester
- Cheshire
North West Committee
Andrew Smith
Treasurer
Stephen Connolly
Regional Officer
Neil Eccles
Regional Officer
Katherine Parry
Vice Chair
Tracy McGlone
Director and Advisory Council Representative
Kay Lovelady
Regional Chair
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