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
Stephen Connolly
Neil Eccles
Katherine Parry
Andrew Smith (NW)
Tracy Brzozowski
Kay Lovelady
Events
Regional & National News
Eight-year ban for darts player following match-fixing investigation
Darts player Prakash Jiwa has been banned from all Darts Regulation Authority (DRA) events for eight years after being found...
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Tobacco and Vapes Bill – LGA Frequently Asked Questions
The Local Government Association has produced a list of frequently asked questions for the Tobacco and Vapes Bill.
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IoL and Francis Taylor Building pleased to announce the inauguration of The Charles Holland Award
The Charles Holland Award, a new accolade designed to honour the legacy of Charles Holland, who passed away on 9...
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IoL partners with Lancashire Constabulary to provide bespoke SAG training
Lancashire Constabulary worked in partnership with the Institute of Licensing to deliver bespoke SAG training.
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New NR3S Enhancements
The National Anti Fraud Network (NAFN) has announced enhancements to the NR3S database.
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200th learner successfully completes IoL BTEC
The Institute of Licensing (IoL) is celebrating the 200th learner to complete its BTEC Level 3 Certificate for Animal Inspectors.
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Proposed changes to the SIA’s licensing criteria
The Government is are consulting on proposed changes to the criteria we use when making our licensing decisions.
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Removal of existing requirement to make annual contributions to research, prevention and treatment
The Gambling Commission announced changes to the Licence Conditions and Codes of Practice and Remote Gambling and Software Technical Standards.
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