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
Team
Tracy Brzozowski
Kay Lovelady
Events
Regional & National News
Tobacco and Vapes Bill – New Licensing Regime for tobacco products
The Tobacco and Vapes Bill will introduce a new retail licensing scheme for sales of tobacco products.
Read MorePub garden smoking ban dropped from government plans
The government is to ditch plans to ban smoking in the gardens of pubs and restaurants in England.
Read MoreUpdated chapters for Drinkaware’s Low and Alcohol-free training guide for publicans
Drinkaware have produced Low and Alcohol-free training guide for publicans to help encourage the inclusion of Low and Alcohol-free ranges...
Read MoreBudget announcement as they relate to licensing sectors
A look at the budget announcement as they relate to licensing sectors.
Read MorePreston shop found illegally selling alcohol
Preston Police attended an unlicensed premises in Preston where they found alcohol despite previous warning being given.
Read More“Scrap charity lottery sales cap” – Social Justice Secretary
The UK Government has been urged to remove the limit on funds raised for good causes.
Read MorePlanned ban on smoking in pub gardens set to be ditched after hospitality rebellion
Sir Keir Starmer is set to drop a proposed ban on smoking in pub and restaurant gardens, it’s been reported.
Read MoreTaxi & Private Hire Deregulation debated in Parliament
Taxi and Private Hire licensing deregulation has been debated in Parliament, with the Parliamentary Under-Secretary for Transport saying cross-border hiring...
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