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
Secretary
Taylor Watts
Treasurer
Matthew Phipps
Legal Advisor
Jason Jones
Regional Officer
Jo Baber
Regional Officer
Gemma Potter
Regional Director & Vice Chair
Yvonne Lewis
Regional Chair
Regional & National News
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