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
Gambling Commission newsletter – 3 August 2026
The latest fortnightly update highlights enforcement action, regulatory developments, industry consultations and operational news from across the gambling sector.
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Government takes action to crack down on rogue funeral operators
Proposals for formal regulation of the funeral sector to be developed following the case in Hull.
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Court of Appeal refuses TNLC permission to appeal
The Court of Appeal has refused The New Lottery Company Limited (TNLC) and Northern & Shell PLC’s application to appeal...
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Institute of Licensing backs extended closure powers but warns of risks and calls for stronger safeguards
The Institute of Licensing (IoL) has submitted its formal response to the Home Office consultation on proposals to increase the...
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Gambling Commission rejects claims of poor engagement in horse racing sector row
Growing concern about the Gambling Commission’s forthcoming financial risk assessments (FRAs) has prompted renewed scrutiny from both government and the...
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Joint taxi and private hire compliance operation in Nuneaton hailed a success
Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council has led a further joint operation to check taxis and private hire vehicles in the...
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Licensed drivers urged to meet new digital reporting duty
For licensed taxi and private hire drivers, this typically includes fares, platform‑derived income, cash takings, tips, and allowable operating costs...
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Young people and gambling harm debated in the Lords
Peers in the House of Lords have raised concerns about rising gambling harm among young people.
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