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
South West Committee
Michelle Bignell
Regional Chair
Vicky Limb
Regional Officer
Sandra Graham
Vice Chair & Secretary
Angie McGinn
Training & Events Officer
Lily Brine
Training & Events Officer
Jason Kirkwood
Treasurer
Louis Krog
Regional Chair
Regional & National News
Institute of Licensing responds to government’s licensing framework review
The Institute of Licensing has published its formal response to the Government’s Call for Evidence on Reforming the Licensing Framework.
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Successful prosecution of a private hire operator working without appropriate licence
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Dogs Trust urges government to introduce licensing regime for fireworks events to protect animal welfare
Dogs Trust has renewed its call for tighter controls on fireworks events, urging the UK government to introduce a mandatory...
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Labour MPs back gambling tax to fight child poverty
Nearly a quarter of Labour MPs have signed a petition urging the chancellor to hike taxes on gambling companies.
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Government to legislate on taxi licensing following national audit on child exploitation
The UK Government has confirmed it will introduce legislation to address concerns raised in the National Audit on Group-Based Child...
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Regulator suspends licences over self-exclusion failures in adult gaming centres
The Gambling Commission has suspended multiple AGC operators for breaching mandatory self-exclusion rules.
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Gambling Commission suspends two licences
Spribe OÜ and VGC Leeds Limited have both had their licences suspended with immediate effect.
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Animal welfare bill advances unamended to final Lords stage
The Animal Welfare (Import of Dogs, Cats and Ferrets) Bill has passed through committee stage in the House of Lords.
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