South West
South West Region
The South West Region of the Institute of Licensing covers Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, Devon, Somerset, Avon, Gloucestershire and Wiltshire.
The region has a committee of seven 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, with one training session held in person.
If you are a licensing practitioner or professional living or working in the South West, you can join the Institute to become a regional member.
Counties in the Region
- Cornwall
- Isles of Scilly
- Devon
- Dorset
- Somerset
- Avon
- Gloucestershire
- Wiltshire
Team
Vicky Limb
Sandra Graham
Michelle Bignell
Louis Krog
Jason Kirkwood
John Newcombe
Angie McGinn
Events
Regional & National News
Licensing Hours Extensions Bill – Update
A Bill to amend the Licensing Act 2003 so that licensing hours Orders can be made by negative resolution statutory...
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Britain “working at pace to curb rising synthetic drugs threat” – Home Office
Home Secretary Yvette Cooper gave an update on the actions the government will take to protect young people from sexual...
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Next steps to tackle child sexual exploitation
Home Secretary Yvette Cooper gave an update on the actions the government will take to protect young people from sexual...
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New firearm licensing fees to increase by up to 157%
The Home Office has published its new fee structure for firearms licensing, with increases varying between 111% and 157% on...
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IoL and LAPG supporting the National Pubwatch Conference 2025
The IoL and Local Alcohol Partnerships Group will be present at the 2025 National Pubwatch Conference which will be held...
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IoL welcomes Paul Adams as Chief Executive
The Institute of Licensing is delighted to announce the appointment of Paul Adams as its Chief Executive Officer.
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Applicant loses appeal against refusal to issue taxi driver’s licence
Salisbury Crown Court heard an appeal on Thursday 2 January 2025 against the refusal of Test Valley Borough Council to...
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Further calls for cosmetic treatment regulation to be enacted
The Joint Council for Cosmetic Practitioners has called on the Government to enact legislation to regulate cosmetic treatments.
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