South East
South East Region
The south-east regional committee consists of a Director, Chair, Vice-Chair, treasurer, secretary and a regional support officer.
The region typically hosts up to four events a year, a mix of on-line and at least one in person event. The south-east is a large region, and the in person events afford an excellent networking opportunity that our Members have come to rely on. The board try to host events at interesting and varying venues to offer further insight in to licensing less typical venues. Topics covered are inclusive of those at suggestion by our members, and we very much encourage our members to use training days as a platform to share their own knowledge.
If you are a licensing practitioner or professional living or working in the South East, you can join the Institute to become a regional member.
Counties in the Region
Hampshire
Isle of Wright
West Sussex
East Sussex
Kent
Surrey
South East Committee
Sarah Meeten
Regional Chair
Michael Moss
Secretary
Alia Knights
Treasurer
Andy Eaton
Events Support Coordinator
Linda Cannon
Advisory Council Representative
Mike Smith
Vice Chair
Regional & National News
Important update on booking Institute of Licensing events
We would like to share an important update regarding Institute of Licensing events and training bookings.
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