Licensing News
22 November 2011
The consultation on the proposed deregulation of Schedule One of the Licensing Act 2003 closes at the end of next week (3 December 2011). If you have not yet responded we would strongly urge you to do so as this consultation proposes a dramatic shake-up and the opportunity may not come again.
22 March 2011
In March 2011 the High Court found in favour of two Suffolk residents claiming that the operators of a stadium and track used for speedway racing and banger racing created a noise nuisance.
01 December 2010
Although the Bill has only been presented to Parliament for its first reading and not yet for debate, the publication of the Bill is still a significant milestone in the evolution of licensing law. Or, in the eyes of the trade perhaps, a significant millstone.
28 July 2010
In its new role as custodian of licensing, the Home Office today launched a consultation containing proposals to shake up the licensing regime through the Police Reform and Social Responsibilty Bill.
20 May 2010
As part of its policy programme unveiled today, the new Government announced plans to make substantial changes to address problems caused by what it perceives to be Labour's failure to address binge-drinking issues and to create a 'cafe culture'.
15 October 2009
We advised Darwin Leisure Fund on its acquisition from Swanage Town Council of Swanage Bay View Holiday Park.