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Potential smoking ban in outdoor spaces
The national media reported that Whitehall papers have confirmed that the Government plans to extend the indoor smoking ban to restrict smoking outdoors, including in pub gardens.
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Hundreds of rogue employers targeted in illegal working crackdown
Hundreds of rogue employers across the UK have been targeted by the Home Office during a nationwide weeklong intensive operation into illegal working.
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On premise drinks sales down
Drinks sales continued a difficult run with a year-on-year drop of 5% last week, CGA by NIQ’s latest Daily Drinks Tracker shows.
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Animal sanctuary to appeal council decision to refuse application to keep lemurs
The high-profile founder of a private animal sanctuary is appealing against a decision by Uttlesford District Council to refuse her application to keep Ring Tail lemurs.
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RSPCA celebrates public services outstanding animal welfare achievements
Local authorities and public sector organisations have received a special honour from the RSPCA as part of the prestigious PawPrints awards.
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Preston convenience store has licence revoked following repeated restricted item sale
A convenience store in Preston has had its licence revoked following a number of sales of restricted items to children.
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Security bosses fined after deploying unlicensed door supervisor
The directors of a security company have been fined after a door supervisor was found working at a Bristol nightclub with a suspended licence.
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Leeds door supervisor fined for working without a licence
A door supervisor who worked at a bar in Garforth without a licence has been convicted at Kirklees Magistrates’ Court.
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London taxi driver hit with 11-year sanctions after falsely claiming two covid loans
Ilford taxi and delivery driver claimed £100,000 of Bounce Back Loans and failed to spend the money on his businesses
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JoL 39 (July 2024)
The latest issue of the Journal of Licensing is available online, and IoL members should have received their copies in the post.
DOWNLOAD OR VIEW ONLINE
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Link 21 (Spring 2024)
IoL Members should now have received their copy of the latest LINK magazine.
LINK 22 (Summer 2024) will be published in August.
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Enjoying our publications?
The Journal of Licensing and LINK magazine will be restricted to IoL members in the coming months. Contact the team to join the IoL and continue to access these excellent publications.
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IoL Consultation: Review of Suitability Guidance for taxi and private hire licensing
The Institute of Licensing is consulting on its draft revised guidance: ‘Suitability Guidance: Guidance on determining the suitability of applicants and licensees in the taxi and private hire industry’.
The consultation will close on 30th September 2024.
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Welsh Government: consultation on the draft Priorities for Culture in Wales
The Welsh Cabinet Secretary for Culture and Social Justice has launched a consultation on the draft Priorities for Culture in Wales, focussing on three main priorities:
- Bringing people together through culture
- Promoting Wales as a nation of culture
- Ensuring the culture sector is resilient and sustainable.
These priorities are supported by a further twenty ambitions.
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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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National Training Conference
NTC 2024 - OPEN FOR BOOKINGS
13th, 14th, 15th November 2024
Stratford-upon-Avon
Members Fee: £575.00 +VAT
Non-Members Fee: £665.00 +VAT
The IoL National Training Conference 2024 is open for bookings! Our signature three-day event covering all areas of licensing, with over 100 speakers addressing the latest hot topics. Join us to learn and network.
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Taxi Conference
3rd October 2024
This one day conference will provide a valuable learning and discussion opportunity for everyone involved within the taxi and private hire licensing field, with the aim to increase understanding and promote discussion in relation to the subject areas and the impact of forthcoming changes and recent case law.
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Councillor Training Day
15th October 2024
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Acupuncture, Tattoo and Cosmetic Skin Piercing For delegates outside London
21st October 2024
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Licensing Fees
10th December 2024
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Taxi Licensing - Advanced
8th October 2024
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Zoo Licensing Course
16th & 17th October 2024
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Professional Licensing Practitioners Qualification
Online Training
10th, 17th, 19th, 6th September 2024
15th, 17th, 8th, 9th October 2024
21st, 26th, 28th November, 3rd December 2024
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Licensing Act Enforcement
23rd October 2024
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Safeguarding through Licensing
30th September 2024
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Taxi Conference
3rd October 2024
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BTEC Level 3 Certificate for Animal Inspectors
1, 10, 22 October, 5, 21 November & 3 December 2024
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National Training Conference
13th, 14th, 15th November 2024
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Street Trading (Outside London)
5th December 2024
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Introduction to Criminal Investigations
11th, 2nd, 4th, 9th December 2024
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We are delighted to confirm the following regional meetings:
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Wales Region Meeting & Training Day, 4th September 2024 (Llandrindod Wells)
- North East Region Meeting & Training Day, 9th September 2024 (Online via MS Teams)
- Scotland Region Meeting & AGM, 10th September 2024 (Online via MS Teams)
- East Midlands Region Meeting & Training Day, 12th September 2024 (Leicester)
- West Midlands Region Meeting & Training Day, 12th September 2024 (Birmingham)
- London Region Meeting & Training Day, 13th September 2024 (Camden)
- South West Region Meeting & Training Day, 16th October 2024 (Online via MS Team)
- Eastern Region Meeting & Training Day, 5th December 2024 (Cambridge)
Click here to visit the IoL events page and to book your place or email the IoL team via events@instituteoflicensing.org
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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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Institute of Licensing - work with us!
Are you interested in working with us? If so, drop us a line (email jobs@instituteoflicensing.org) with a copy of your CV and any other information which is relevant to your work or expertise. We will keep your information on file in case of future vacancies and may also be able to refer other opportunities to you.
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 Officer - Luton Borough Council Closing Date: 04/09/2024
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Senior Licensing Officer - Harlow Council Closing Date: 15/09/2024
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Team Leader (Licensing) - Bedford Borough Council Closing Date: 20/09/2024
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Licensing Officer - Publica Closing Date: 22/09/2024
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Licensing Officer - East Lindsey District Council Closing Date: 06/09/2024
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Licensing Manager - Castle Point Borough Council Closing Date: 08/09/2024
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Licensing Team Leader - Tewkesbury Borough Council Closing Date: 16/09/2024
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