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VAT Treatment of Private Hire Vehicles Consultation
Consultation on the potential tax impacts of recent High Court judgments on transport legislation on the private hire vehicle sector and its passengers.
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Pedicabs (London) Bill set to receive Royal Assent
The Pedicabs (London) Bill returned from the Lords on Tuesday 26 March with no amendments.
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NTIA Says Brixton Academy Reopening Marks New Era of Crowd Safety within Performance Spaces
Ahead of the Re-Opening of the Brixton Academy this evening more than a year after being closed Michael Kill CEO NTIA says: “We are pleased that the Brixton Academy will finally be able to open its doors this evening for the first time in over a year, with a comprehensive safety plan and extended licensing conditions which have been agreed by authorities to safeguard future events within this iconic building.”
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Nightclub's "fate" to be decided in licence review
The Middlesbrough Empire is facing a fight for its existence after a man was allegedly "thrown to the ground" outside the venue in March.
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Unlicensed Taxi driver fined after operating illegally in Reading
AN UNLICENSED taxi driver, who was found to be illegally plying for hire in Reading, has been hit with fines and costs of £2,900 and given eight penalty points on his licence.
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Dad, 32, died from organ failure after getting tattoo in a shed
Ben Larry died on May 6 last year after contracting a serious infection following tattoo work in a garden shed, an inquest heard
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Merthyr Tydfil venue must stop live music at 8pm after noise complaints
The Scala in Merthyr Tydfil was the subject of complaints, including a neighbouring snooker club claiming vibrations from noise were causing balls to move on tables.
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The latest issue of the Journal of Licensing is available online and IoL members should have received their copies in the post.
In this issue....
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Foreword Daniel Davies
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Editorial Leo Charalambides
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Darkest before the dawn: a manifesto for the night-time economy Philip Kolvin KC
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Taxi licensing: Licensing guidance for taxis and private hires is updated James Button
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Improved coordination between gambling licensing and planning Charlotte Meller
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Gambling licensing: Change on the way for gambling regulation Nick Arron
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Institute of Licensing News Sue Nelson
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National conditions for private hire licences James Button
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The interested party: LA2003 - Tinkering and training Richard Brown
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Scottish law update: Alcohol advertising Stephen McGowan
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Public safety and event management: Remotely piloted aircraft Julia Sawyer
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Making our cities LGBTQIA+ friendly Alicia Souter
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The challenges of short-term let licence applications in Scotland Lynn Simpson
JoL 39 (July 2024) will be published in July
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LINK 20 (Winter 2024)
The latest issue of the LINK magazine is available to download and IoL members should have received their copies in the post shortly.
LINK 21 (Spring 2024) will be published in May
DOWNLOAD OR VIEW ONLINE
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We are delighted to bring you the latest editions of the Journal of Licensing and the LINK Magazine. Both publications have been distributed to IoL members and are available online using the links provided below). | |
IoL Register of data sharing issues (taxi and private hire licensing)
For some time now, we have been aware of issues arising where licensing authorities have not been given prompt and/or relevant information about hackney carriage and private hire licence applicants and holders meaning individuals retain or gain licences which may otherwise have been refused or revoked if the licensing authority had been aware of the information at the appropriate time.
In order to get a better idea of the scale of the issues, the IoL are asking licensing authorities to log instances using our online survey tool:
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Consultations
The IoL will normally consult members via online survey or email to gather views on consultations.
We will include details of consultations on our licensing flashes.
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IoL Consultation Responses
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What's on?
We are delighted to offer the following conferences and training courses some of which will be delivered remotely via video conferencing / webinar, with others being held face-to-face.
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Summer Training Conference
12th June 2024
De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms
We can't wait to see everyone at our annual Summer Training Conference which will be held in London this year, at the De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms.
Join us for a fantastic line up of speakers including:
- Amy Lame, London Night Czar
- Paul Broadhurst, Greater London Authority
- Sylvia Oates, Six Till Six
- Carly Heath, Bristol City Council
- James Button, James Button & Co
- Olivia Nuttall & Heather Slack, Home Office
- Gary Grant, Francis Taylor Building
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Gambling Conference
16th July 2024
Hippodrome Casino - London
We are delighted to be returning to the The Hippodrome Casino, Leicester Square for our Gambling Conference in July.
Our Practical Gambling Conference will bring you an excellent line-up of expert speakers talking about practical elements of the gambling licensing regime.
We are planning a series of sessions covering various areas of Gambling and hope to include a tour of the casino floor.
Confirmed Speakers:
- Sarah Fox, DCMS
- Gerald Gouriet KC, Francis Taylor Buildings
- Phil Bates, Southampton City Council
- Amanda Kiernan, Merkur Casino
- Charlotte Meller, Gambling Business Group
- Clark Dunstan, William Hill
- Nick Arron, Poppleston Allen
- Elizabeth Speed, Novamatic
- Ian Graham, NPCC
- Rob Burkitt, Gambling Commission
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Acupuncture, Tattoo and Cosmetic Skin Piercing
(For delegates outside London)
25th April 2024
Ideal for anyone involved in processing applications for acupuncture, tattooing and cosmetic skin piercing and those who carry out inspections at premises providing these services.
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Idox Cloud
Case Management software for licensing that simplifies, streamlines and supports your processes so you can focus on what really matters.
Councils face considerable challenges when it comes to innovating and improving front-line services. With ever-decreasing budgets, skills shortages, and the overwhelming pressure to do more with less, your investment in the right technology stack becomes more critical.
Idox Cloud can help you create a modern and flexible mobile workforce:
- Designed around the way you work delivering everything you need to manage your end-to-end licensing processes.
- Natively mobile and device agnostic, it empowers you to work anywhere, at any time.
- 24/7 digital services deliver a seamless experience for your local citizens and business owners.
Visit our website to learn more.
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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).
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Paterson's Licensing Acts 2024
Paterson's Licensing Acts 2024: Paterson's is the definitive reference work on licensing law in England and Wales, providing a comprehensive and up-to-date source for practitioners. In one volume, it gives a detailed and clear analysis of new and forthcoming changes in licensing law and incorporates all relevant legislation, regulations, orders, standard forms and precedents.
The accompanying CD-ROM is an easy-to-search version of the book, which also features historical materials no longer included in the print copy.
Order your copy with an exclusive 15% discount for Institute of Licensing members (IoL).
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Cornerstone Barristers is a leading licensing set recognised by the legal directories. We are experts in all aspects of licensing law and advocacy, including alcohol, gambling, entertainment, sex and taxi law. We are friendly, approachable and provide outstanding client service.
Our members will offer a 10% discount to Institute of Licensing members. Please quote the code IoL2024 when you call our clerks to instruct one of our members.
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McGowan on Alcohol Licensing Law in Scotland
2nd Edition
The indispensable practitioner’s guide to the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005 and alcohol licensing law in Scotland
IoL Member discount: Save 30%
Visit https://edinburghuniversitypress.com/book/9781474473910 and use the discount code: IOL30
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The IoL offers a free vacancy advertising service to members. To advertise your vacancy, please email your advert (in word format along with your organisation's logo) to jobs@instituteoflicensing.org
Adverts will normally appear on the IoL website within 48 hours of receipt.
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Licensing Manager - Swindon Borough Council Closing Date: 28/04/2024
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Assistant Licensing Officer / Licensing Officer / Senior Licensing Officer - North Herts Council Closing Date: 25/04/2024
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Licensing Officer (Enforcement) - South Derbyshire District Council Closing Date: 26/04/2024
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01749 987 333
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