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.
IoL members have access to a range of resources online, and can join their regional groups, register their interest in specific areas of licensing law via our Special Interest Groups, engage in discussions via the IoL members’ forum and more.
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
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