Wales
Welsh Region
The Welsh Region of the Institute of Licensing covers the whole of Wales.
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 Welsh, you can join the Institute to become a regional member.
Wales Committee
Nick Bailey
Regional Officer
Sue Jones
Regional Officer
Taylor Watts
Regional Vice Chair & Treasurer
Matthew Phipps
Legal Advisor
Jason Jones
Regional Officer
Jo Baber
Regional Secretary
Gemma Potter
Vice Chair & Advisory Council Representative
Yvonne Lewis
Regional Chair
Regional & National News
High Court rejects greyhound racing challenge as Welsh ban moves forward
The High Court has dismissed a legal challenge brought by the Greyhound Board of Great Britain (GBGB) against the Welsh...
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High Court rules on lawfulness of emailing licensing Decision Notices
High Court dismisses claim that revocation decision was not validly served because it went to spam.
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Members Forum now live
The Institute of Licensing is pleased to announce that the new IoL Members’ Forum is officially live and ready for...
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Government pressed on giving councils more power over betting shops and vape stores
The Government has signalled that councils will gain stronger powers to control the spread of betting shops, vape stores and...
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New powers proposed to let councils suspend out-of-area taxi licences instantly
Amendments tabled could strengthen the ability of councils in England to act swiftly against unsafe out of area taxi and...
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MHCLG tables amendment to introduce gambling impact assessments in English Devolution Bill
Government tables amendment to the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill to give councils new powers to introduce gambling impact...
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Government questioned on taxi and private hire vehicle licence database
A recent parliamentary question has drawn attention to how effectively the national taxi and private hire vehicle (PHV) licensing database...
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Government’s assessment of Wolverhampton’s approach
The Department for Transport says Wolverhampton and all licensing authorities must follow statutory safeguarding guidance, including strict background checks and...
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