06/09/10
Category: General
Posted by: Thompson

Grant Shapps: Bypass Whitehall and scrap outdated byelaws

Local Government Minister Grant Shapps has today outlined plans to give councils a new power to review and revoke outdated byelaws.

03/09/10
Category: General
Posted by: Lauderdale

This report was prepared by business representatives in response to a call from LBRO for an independent and evidence-based review of the regulation and enforcement of age-restricted products.

03/09/10
Category: General
Posted by: Lauderdale

Eric Pickles unveiled a new simplified single form for people holding events such as street parites, after a cross government consultation.

19/08/10
Category: LA2003
Posted by: Lauderdale
 A leading licensing lawyer has slammed the Home Office for allowing just six weeks for responses to its plans for licensing reform as “a nonsense”.
29/07/10
Category: General
Posted by: Thompson
The maps of the Olympic and Paralympic Route Networks are now available for download
28/07/10
Category: Taxis/ Private Hire
Posted by: Thompson

The High Court has confirmed that false claimants in staged Road Traffic Accidents risk imprisonment (Maximum 2 years) for contempt in any hearings before the County Court where bogus claimants make false statements or fabricate evidence.

28/07/10
Category: LA2003
Posted by: Lauderdale

The Home Office has today launched the alcohol consultation.

24/07/10
Category: LA2003
Posted by: Lauderdale

The licensed trade will have just 6 weeks to convince Government that no further changes are needed.

 

24/07/10
Category: General
Posted by: Lauderdale

Tattoos are thought to be more popular than ever, but some people are taking things into their own hands and tattooing themselves.

15/07/10
Category: LA2003
Posted by: Lauderdale

The Structural reform plans set out the top five departmental priorities.

 

07/07/10
Category: LA2003
Posted by: Lauderdale

Lord Redesdale has said the BBN scheme has done far more to reduce violence, encourage partnership and increase the quality of the late night economy than the Licensing Act.

19/06/10
Category: Taxis/ Private Hire
Posted by: Lauderdale

The Home Secretary, announces that she is putting on hold the phased introduction of the vetting and barring scheme.

08/06/10
Category: LA2003
Posted by: Lauderdale

The Morning Advertiser gives a ‘heads up’ for licensees employing non-British staff for bar and catering work.

27/05/10
Category: Taxis/ Private Hire
Posted by: Lauderdale

Newport council faces a £550,000 legal bill after losing a judicial review over its decision to introduce age restrictions on taxis.

25/05/10
Category: LA2003
Posted by: Lauderdale

The March 2010 BIS Services Directive update appears to have caused confusion.

20/05/10
Category: LA2003
Posted by: Lauderdale

The DCMS has announced its ministers’ portfolios today, giving the licensing brief to John Penrose.

20/05/10
Category: LA2003
Posted by: Lauderdale

Home Secretary Teresa May says a “complete review” of the Licensing Act is underway by the new coalition Government.

15/05/10
Category: Taxis/ Private Hire
Posted by: Lauderdale

Philip Hammond has said he will ease pressure on the nations drivers, “motoring has got to get greener, but the car is not going to go away." 

24/04/10
Category: Taxis/ Private Hire
Posted by: Lauderdale

Nick Jones, the Traffic Commissioner for the Welsh Traffic and West Midland Areas has released

Details of a recent decision of the Upper Tribunal (formerly the Transport Tribunal) involving ‘dry hiring’.  

22/04/10
Category: LA2003
Posted by: Lauderdale
The Guild of Master Victuallers’ (GMV) legal advisor Tom Henry has slammed the Mandatory Code guidance as “flawed” and “shoddy”.
13/04/10
Category: LA2003
Posted by: Lauderdale

The Bill received Royal Assent on 8th April 2010 and brings changes to the Licensing Act and new powers to make early morning restriction orders.

13/04/10
Category: LA2003
Posted by: Lauderdale

The Home Office has produced guidance for local authorities carrying out their functions under the new provisions. It will also be of use to operators, police and the general public.  

 

09/04/10
Category: General
Posted by: Thompson

The Equalities Act 2010 has now received the Royal Assent.

For details of how this will affect you please see the main story

01/04/10
Category: General
Posted by: Lauderdale
Plans to make it easier for licensees to stage last-minute events are under threat.
31/03/10
Category: LA2003
Posted by: Lauderdale
The s.182 Licensing Act  Guidance has been revised to take account of the new mandatory conditions commencing on 6 April.
23/03/10
Category: LA2003
Posted by: Lauderdale

The Licensing Act 2003 (Mandatory Licensing Conditions) Order 2010. This Order shall come into force on 6th April 2010 other than paragraphs 4 and 5 of the Schedule which shall come into force on 1st October 2010.

23/03/10
Category: General
Posted by: Lauderdale

England Only. Operators of greyhound racing tracks must obtain a licence from the local relevant authority.

Part 1 exemptions apply

20/03/10
Category: LA2003
Posted by: Lauderdale
In response to a report from the Health Select Committee,
the Government tells us drunkenness is a "subjective decision" that is "difficult to prove".
17/03/10
Category: General
Posted by: Lauderdale
S.I.s' approved in relation to the subjects below:
Gambling Act 2005
Sexual entertainment venues - England
Sexual entertainment venues – London 
17/03/10
Category: LA2003
Posted by: Lauderdale
Following a long debate, the Licensing Act 2003
(Mandatory Licensing Conditions) Order 2010
was approved in Parliament on 15th March 2010.
13/03/10
Category: Taxis/ Private Hire
Posted by: Thompson

The LPHCA in London have now commenced a campaign in advance of the 2012 Olympics. The campaign "Time to Act" is aimed at ensuring countrywide that Events Management Companies and similar businesses only use licensed hire and reward vehicles and drivers to transport their patrons.

 

11/03/10
Category: LA2003
Posted by: Lauderdale

Late objections to premises licence applications will no longer be considered, following a landmark ruling last week.

11/03/10
Category: LA2003
Posted by: Lauderdale

LACORS has made available revised Test Purchasing Guidelines in the light of the new requirements and guidance relating to RIPA.

10/03/10
Category: Taxis/ Private Hire
Posted by: Lauderdale

The National Limousine and Chauffeur Association has issued a Press release concerning PSV licences for small vehicles.

10/03/10
Category: Taxis/ Private Hire
Posted by: Lauderdale

The National Limousine and Chauffeur Association has issued a Press release concerning PSV licences for small vehicles.

01/03/10
Category: Taxis/ Private Hire
Posted by: Lauderdale

A taxi cab that runs on the latest hydrogen fuel cell technology is being developed with the aim of being ready for full road trials in time for the 2012 Olympics.

22/08/09
Category: General
Posted by: Lauderdale

BTEC level 5 - Diploma in Management Studies 

We have had an overwhelming success with our bespoke Licensing BTECs, but now we are in the advanced stage of planning for the delivery of an eighteen month course for the above diploma starting in November 2010.