If you want to put on live or recorded entertainment, it is not always necessary to have a licence in place. Under the Licensing Act 2003, regulated entertainment is licensable. Regulated entertainment is: a performance of a play; an exhibition of a film; an indoor...
The Gambling Commission has warned the licensed trade to expect increased test purchase operations around gaming machines in licensed premises. The warning comes after the Commission this week reported test purchase failure rates nationally of 90% in licensed pubs. ...
A recent change in UK planning law and guidance has made it possible for premises licence holders to object to future residential developments near their venues. Prior to the planning policy change, licensed venues could be subject to complaints from residents living...
At any time after a premises licence is granted, an application can be submitted for the review of that licence. Reviews are called when a licensed business is operating is such a way that it is undermining the promotion of the four licensing objectives; the...
A premises licence is issued in perpetuity and provided the annual fee is paid on time every year, there is no need to reapply for the same premises licence. However, is it open to licensing sub-committees to grant licences for a period shorter than what was...
Conditions on a premises licence are important in setting the parameters within which premises can lawfully operate. A premises licence holder found guilty of not complying with their licence conditions can be imprisoned for up to 6 months and/or be issued with an...
