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Member Benefits
2016/2017
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The IoL have teamed up with the organisations listed below to offer discounts to IoL individual or organisation members:
Francis Taylor Building
is recognised by the independent legal directories as the leading
set of barristers in the field of licensing. We advise and represent clients throughout the public and private sectors including local authorities, police forces, resident groups as well as the leading commercial operators and small businesses. Our objective is to provide an outstanding, modern, accessible and cost-effective service to all our clients whoever they may be.
FTB members will offer Institute of Licensing members a 10% reduction on their normal fees*.
(*This offer is limited to one instruction of chambers per instructing individual, firm or organisation. Fees must be agreed with Chambers' Clerks at the time of instructing).
EFFECTIVE. EFFICIENT. LEADING
IoL Members will receive an exclusive 15% discount when ordering a copy of Paterson's Licensing Acts 2016 today.
Paterson's Licensing Acts is written by the leading experts in licensing law.
This authoritative work provides a summary of the major changes in licensing law of England and Wales over the 12 months prior to publication including: the latest version of the Statement of Principles for Licensing and Regulation, the updated LCCP (Licence conditions and codes of practice) and the 5th edition of the Guidance to Licensing Authorities.
The accompanying CD-ROM replicates the book and features historical materials no longer included in the print copy. Plus, a FREE updated CD-ROM is released mid-year incorporating any changes taking place since the publication of the text.
View full details of this offer and other Member Benefit Offers here
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Membership
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Do you/your organisation need any training?
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Who will be delivering your training for members on the Licensing Committee, next year?
Or do you have a specific training requirement that we can help with?
The Institute of Licensing can deliver bespoke training for you from £1200 plus VAT including all expenses for a one day course.
We have a pool of trainers who provide competitive rates for the Institute of Licensing. Let us do the leg work and sort out all the details for you.
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JOB VACANCIES
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Adverts will normally appear on the IoL website within 48 hours.
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IoL Training and Events at a glance
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VIEW DETAILS / BOOK ONLINE
Scrap Metal:
LONDON
WOTTON-UNDER-EDGE
MATLOCK
HUNTINGDON
MOLD
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12 SEPT
14 SEPT
16 SEPT
5 OCT
17 OCT |
Licensing Hearings and Safeguarding:
STOKE ON TRENT
TAUNTON
LONDON
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YORK |
19 SEPT
20 SEPT
21 SEPT
22 SEPT
23 SEPT
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Professional Licensing Practitioners Qualification LONDON
SOLD OUT
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27 & 28 SEPT
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5 & 6 OCT |
| Preparing for a Licensing Hearing |
11 OCT |
NOW & NEXT HUNTINGDON
LONDON
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14 OCT
24 NOV |
| National Training Conference |
16 - 18 NOV
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| Safeguarding through Licensing |
7 DEC |
Queries should be directed to events@instituteoflicensing.org |
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IoL Postal Address
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Please note that all post sent to the IoL must be sent to:
Accounts Dept
Ridgeway
Upper Milton
Wells
Somerset
BA5 3AH
Post sent to our old registered addresses will not be received.
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Welcome to the latest news update from the Institute of Licensing
Editor's Note
In this week's edition, a shock announcement by the DVSA that it is due to cease taxi driver assessments effective from 31 December 2016. The announcement took everybody by surprise and as a consequence a lot of behind the scenes lobbying is taking place to seek a solution.
In other news, the Lord Bishop of St Albans' gaming machine Bill - seeking to lower stakes on certain gaming machines - has found a new lease of life as a new amendment in the Policing and Crime Bill, MPs are urging Government to enshrine health as a relevant consideration on licensing and lots of local news and social media stories from around the country.
Louis Krog
National Communications Officer
You can submit your news or contact us by emailing
news@instituteoflicensing.org.
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DVSA to cease taxi/PH driver assessments
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The DVSA have this week written to local authorities advising them that the Department will cease taxi and private hire driver assessments from December 2016.
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Proposed gaming machines Bill moved to Policing and Crime Bill
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The Private Members' Betting Licences (Category B2 Gaming Machines) Bill has been included as a new amendment in the Policing and Crime Bill.
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"Enshrine health as a material consideration in licensing law" - MPs
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A group of MPs have called on the Government to make good on its commitment to health in all policies by enshrining health as a material consideration licensing law.
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Further prosecution for cab driver caught 'blagging'
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A cab driver has been prosecuted for unlawfully plying for hire.
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Sevenoaks District Council v. Jabbar and Sevenoaks Taxis Ltd.
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A Sevenoaks taxi driver has been found guilty of illegally plying for hire.
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Cab drivers count cost of picking up illegal fares
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Three private hire cab drivers pleaded guilty at Milton Keynes Magistrates Court to picking up passengers illegally.
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Institute of Licensing
National Training Conference 2016
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The IoL's signature event, the annual National Training Conference will take place at the Holiday Inn, Stratford-upon-Avon from 16 - 18 November 2016.
RESIDENTIAL PLACES ARE BOOKING FAST - BOOK NOW TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT
The 2016 Conference will be the 20th National Training Conference since the original LGLF conference in 1997 which was held at Easingwold, and we look forward to sharing the occasion with our delegates.
The programme is subject to change, and involves over 60 sessions over the 3 days covering the range of licensing subjects and delivered by a range of speakers from various backgrounds.
The event is open for bookings and as usual there are many different booking options covering up to 3 nights and of course the 3 days of training.
Evening activities will be provided as usual, and the IoL's Annual Gala Dinner and Awards Ceremony will take place on the evening of Thursday 17th November.
Bookings are coming in quickly so make sure you book your place at the earliest opportunity to take advantage of our early booking discount and secure your place at this unmissable licensing training and networking event.
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Scrap Metal Dealers Act - September 2016 (see locations and dates below)
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The course will explain the workings of the Scrap Metal Dealers Act 2013, how it works and how the renewal process will be applied. It will also look at the workings of the Act and secondary legislation, together with the Guidance and puts it all in a practical context. Options
This course is a must for those who are responsible for the activities of scrap metal dealers in their area. It will provide you with the understanding needed to deal with what is required and also how the renewal process should be applied and is aimed at licensing officers, councillors and local authority lawyers.
Dates and Locations:
Training Fees
Member - £125 + VAT
Non-Member £175 +VAT
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Licensing Hearings & Safeguarding - September 2016 (see locations and dates below)
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The training is aimed at all parties involved in licensing hearings. The  courses are designed to provide training opportunities for all parties involved in licensing hearings and will also look at safeguarding implications.
The Institute of Licensing are holding a series of courses across England and Wales on Licensing Hearings & Safeguarding. The training this year is being provided jointly by Cornerstone Barristers and Poppleston Allen Solicitors.
Confirmed Dates and Venues:
The courses are designed to provide training opportunities for all parties involved in licensing hearings and will also look at safeguarding implications.
Training Fees
Member - £115 + VAT
Non-Member £140 +VAT
The Institute of Licensing have accredited this course as 4 hours CPD.
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Preparing for a Licensing Hearing - 11 October 2016
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This is a one day course that will help a person through the
process of making a representation, seeking a review and presenting
information/evidence at a licensing hearing or an appeal to the Magistrates' court.
This course is aimed at officers representing Responsible Authorities, (RAs); Police, Trading Standards, Environmental Health Officers and others representing RAs including Licensing Officers. The course would also be beneficial to lawyers who would attend a licensing hearing. This course is a must for those who are responsible for submitting representations under the Licensing Act 2003. It will provide you with the understanding for the process for seeking a review and to deal with what is required to submit an informed representation and also how to successfully use the evidence you have gathered.
Training Fees
Members: £125.00 + VAT
Non-Members: £175.00 + VAT
The Institute of Licensing accredits this course with 4 hours CPD.
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Now & Next - see venues and dates below
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The course intends to bring the delegate up to date with the latest changes and case law that have taken place across several areas of  licensing including gambling, alcohol, entertainment and taxis.
Each session will be led by a member of the Cornerstone Barristers Licensing Team and the aim is for lively interaction from both delegates and other members of the Cornerstone Barristers Team.
Confirmed dates and venues:
The course intends to bring the delegate up to date with the latest changes and case law that have taken place across several areas of licensing including gambling, alcohol, entertainment and taxis.
Training Fees
Members: £115.00 + VAT
Non-Members: £140.00 + VAT
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Professional Licensing Practitioners Qualification (PLPQ)- 27th & 28th September and 5th & 6th October 2016 - London
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This popular four day course will advance or refresh knowledge and practical understanding of the licensing topics outlined below.
The Programme
The training has been separated into two sets of two
days training taking place in September and October 2016.
Delegates can attend all four days or any combination
of the four days.
- Day 1 - 27 Sept: Licensing Act 2003 - Trainer Jim Hunter
- Day 2 - 28 Sept: Sex Establishments, Street Trading, Scrap Metal Dealers - Trainer Jim Hunter/Gareth Hughes
- Day 3 - 5 Oct: Gambling Act 2005 - Trainer David Lucas, Fraser Brown Solicitors
- Day 4 - 6 Oct: Taxis - Trainer James Button, James Button & Co
This is a non-residential training course.
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Safeguarding through Licensing - 7th December 2016 - Bristol
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Safeguarding continues to be a major concern and an area where licensing is a key tool to obstruct and disrupt sexual exploitation of children and vulnerable adults.
The Safeguarding through Licensing courses bring expert speakers together to discuss how licensing can be used to its potential, as well as looking at real case studies across the country.
Training Fees
Members: £125.00 + VAT
Non-Members: £170.00 + VAT
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Regional meetings / training
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The 11 regions of the IoL hold regular meetings and training events for regional members. IoL members are entitled to attend any regional event regardless of their 'home' region.
To view your regional page, use the link below:
http://www.instituteoflicensing.org/Default.aspx
Upcoming regional meetings (links included where bookings are open)
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Become a member of the professional body for licensing practitioners
Membership of the IoL is open to all licensing practitioners including local authority, police, industry, legal and other interested practices.
The IoL is a registered charity and its objectives are to increase knowledge, understanding, professionalism (including certification of standards and education) and recognition of professional competency within licensing and regulatory practice, to identify and encourage best practice and partnership working and to foster mutual understanding between practitioners and the wider community. Member Benefits The IoL operates nationally through the board of trustees and the IoL team and regionally through regionally elected committees. This enables us to host training / meetings across the country tailored to local needs whilst covering current and relevant issues. In addition to the regular meetings and training, the IoL offers regular email news updates to members, a website facility including an extensive online reference library, and a regular publication - the Journal of Licensing (3 issues per annum) provided free to IoL members. Training The IoL is in a position to provide or source training to meet customer requirements in relation to all areas of licensing and related law throughout the UK. All our training is provided with a view to achieving best value for our members in terms of the training quality, flexibility and cost. Further Information Further information about the IoL, including membership and how to join can be found on our website Contact Us: Membership queries Training / Event queries News stories General queries |
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Our role as a registered charity and professional body include increasing professionalism within licensing, raising knowledge and understanding on licensing issues through training and information and to foster mutual understanding and respect between practitioners and the communities they serve.
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