West Midlands
West Midlands Region
The region covers Herefordshire, Shropshire, Staffordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire.
The region has a committee of 7 regional officers, they are: chair/director, vice chair, secretary, training officer, communications officer, treasurer and regional officer.
The region hosts 3 training days a year and these are usually in person in Birmingham. These cover a wide range of topics and are delivered by speakers from across all sectors including, Police, trade and licensing specialists.
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.
Counties in the Region
- Herefordshire
- Shropshire
- Staffordshire
- Worcestershire
- Warwickshire
West Midlands Committee
Rachel Wallwork
Regional Chair & Advisory Council Representative
Matthew Burton
Vice Chair
David Etheridge
Communications Officer
Emma Rohomon
Secretary
Annie Bettison
Treasurer
Melanie Steadman
Regional Officer
Regional & National News
Government “minded” to proceed with local government reorganisation in five county areas
The Government has confirmed it is "minded to" move forward with local government reorganisation (LGR) proposals in five county areas.
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High street strategy brings gambling, licensing and enforcement reforms into focus
The Government has unveiled Hope on the High Street, a new strategy aimed at revitalising town and city centres across...
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Introduction of Respect Orders, Youth and Housing Injunctions
New Respect Orders have come into force across England and Wales, replacing the existing anti-social behaviour injunction.
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Budget 2026: Key licensing and regulatory implications
The 2026 budget outlined several announcements with potential implications for licensing, the licensed trade, hospitality operators, and the wider night-time...
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Government backs licensing reform and digital applications in response to small business red tape review
Small Business Regulatory Taskforce.
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Gambling Commission publishes new ethnicity-focused gambling harms analysis
The Gambling Commission has published a new statistical research release, Gambling behaviour and harm among people from different ethnic groups.
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MP seeks clarity on impact of local government reorganisation review on devolution timetable
Questions are being raised in Parliament over whether the Government's review of local government restructuring could affect the timetable for...
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Digital proof of age information pack published for licensing and age-restricted sales stakeholders
A new information pack bringing together guidance on the use of digital proof of age for alcohol sales has been...
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