FollowFollowFollowFollow If you run a venue licensed for the sale of alcohol for consumption on the premises, you should have a maximum occupancy capacity. Many venues have this capacity specified on the premises licences but often DPSs and licensees do not realise...
FollowFollowFollowFollow The London Night Time Commission has published its report on the capital’s night-time economy between 6pm and 6am. Here is a quick overview of the report’s recommendations: The Mayor should put the night at the heart of London...
FollowFollowFollowFollow Pubs licensed to sell alcohol for consumption on the premises are allowed to make certain categories of gaming machines available for use by their customers. If a pub does make gaming machines available, there are rules that must be adhered...
Licensing Defence Barristers is now an official National Pubwatch corporate partner and sponsor of the first Star Award. The Star Award is an award recognising the valuable contribution local Pubwatch members make to the organisation. Licensing Defence Barristers are...
The Home Office has indicated that it will seek to implement a late-night levy category for late night takeaways. Under the Policing and Crime Act 2017, the Government can implement legislation to bring late night food venues into the scope of late-night levies....
The Government has announced that it will be making changes to the Licensing Act to introduce online right to work checks for licence holders and applicants. The Government said it is committed to making it easier for lawful residents to demonstrate their right to...
