In this issue....

Foreword  Kate Nicholls OBE

The British Board of Film Classification’s 2024 Guidelines Review Edward Lamberti, Policy Manager, BBFC

Taxi and Private Hire Driver Training and Assessment Mike Smith, Senior Specialist for Licensing and Community Safety at Guildford Borough Council

30 Years in licensing  Poppleston Allen

Grown up licensing  Philip Kolvin KC

UK licensing officers gain insight to how the gaming industry is stepping up its commitment to advancing SR, customer care and compliance innovations Charlotte Meller and Ken Scott

A national private hire system? James Button

See link below to DOWNLOAD LINK: Issue 21 (Spring 2024)

In this issue....

Foreword  Sue Nelson

Licensing: Festivals and events Rob Dudley & Yasmin Galletti, We are the Fair

Licensing Reviews – Immigration Enforcement Raj Hundal & Gemma Hood, Immigration Enforcement

Institute of Licensing & LGA set Licensing Committee Member Training Standard Sue Nelson, IoL

IoL Awards

Rapid Deliveries, licensing legislation and best practice guidance Kelly Moss, Wine & Spirit Trade Association

A Welcome Break Nick Jackson, Welcome Break

Gambling Business Group Charlotte Meller, Gambling Business Group

Taxi Insurance Fraud Kevin Hoctor, Horwich Farrelly Solicitors

Taxis & Private Hire – Today’s Challenges and Potential Solutions Steve Wright MBE, Licensed Private Hire Car Association

Bridge Watch Les Isaacs, Ascension Trust

See link below to DOWNLOAD LINK: Issue 20 (Winter 2024)

In this issue....

Foreword  Sue Nelson

The White Paper – opportunity for change  Brigid Simmonds OBE

Engagement in Gambling - Q&A  Adam Hodges

Black markets and illegal gambling operators  Gerald Gouriet KC

Safer Streets in Southampton  Chris Brown & Phil Bates

Drinking Trends, Help and Self Awareness  Karen Tyrell

LAREEP – just what is it?  Abigail Toms

Development of a Local Authority Licensing Officer Apprenticeship  Louis Krog

Unlocking the power of licensing to address modern slavery in the UK  Gabriella Jiménez

Canaware – companies that care are  Kirsty Morrison

Licensing of unlicensed boxing events (white collar boxing)  Avoen Perryman

In Memory...

See link below to DOWNLOAD LINK: Issue 19 (Autumn 2023)

In this issue....

Westminster's Women's Night Safety Campaign  Daisy Gadd

Evolution of the Night Time Economy - what has changed and why  Dr Adam Eldridge and Professor Marion Roberts

#LookCloser James Simmonds-Read

Once in a generation reform can't be gambled with Charlotte Meller

Licensing in Aesthetics Caron Vetter

Beauty and Aesthetics  - why things have to change Charlotte Rose

Courier fraud via licensed vehicles Andy Fox

Driving towards safety - the case for national training standards Anand Dave

PHRC proposals for private hire legislative reform David Wilson

Stop sweeping spiking under the carpet Dawn Dines

Designated Premises Supervisor Matt Pickering

See link below to DOWNLOAD LINK: Issue 18 (Summer 2023)

In this issue....

The Problem with Free Lotteries  Gerald Gouriet KC

Government White Paper on Gambling Reform  Kerry Simpkin

Why winning the jackpot is just part of the Buzz! Simon Reynolds

Working better together Karen Tyrell

‘We’ve Got HeART’  Daniel Davies

Buckle Guards – An illegal requirement  James Button and Sue Nelson

Cross Border Hiring Jill Morgan

Animal Welfare – Warrants  Stewart Broome

RSPCA PawPrints award scheme Lee Gingell

Scrap Metal Robin Edwards

The BBFC:  Supporting Licensing Through Film Classification – Edward Lamberti

See link below to DOWNLOAD LINK: Issue 17 (Spring 2023)

In this issue....

Foreword  Sue Nelson, Institute of Licensing

Protect duty – Martyn’s law  Figen Murray OBE

The impact of gang culture on licensed premises  Daniel Davies, Rockpoint Leisure

A national Ask For Angela scheme  Sylvia Oates, Ask for Angela Community Interest Company

Researching gender inequality and violence against women and girls  Dr Judith Fletcher-Brown and Dr Karen Middleton, Portsmouth University

An argument for a more extensive power to adjourn Summary Reviews  Gerald Gouriet KC, Francis Taylor Building

Safer Gambling on the high street  Tony Boulton, Merkur UK

Transport for individuals with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)  Phil Bates (Southampton and Eastleigh Councils), Yvonne Lewis (City and County of Swansea),
and James Button (James Button & Co)

Licensing predictions for 2023  Michelle Hazlewood, John Gaunt and Partners

Canine fertility clinics  Natalie Harney, Naturewatch

A working life in licensing  David Chambers

NAFN NR3S Exemplifies Good Practice and Public Sector Collaborative Working Lavinia Ferguson Dean, NAFN Data and Intelligence Services

See link below to DOWNLOAD LINK: Issue 16 (Winter 2023)

In this issue....

Foreword  Daniel Davies, Institute of Licensing & Rockpoint Leisure

How can licensing help combat social disintegration Daniel Davies, Institute of Licensing & Rockpoint Leisure

Nottingham's Safe Space Pledge  Alex Flint, CEO of Nottingham Business Improvement District (BID), the City Centre Business Alliance

Minimum unit pricing – the medicine didn’t work, so up the dose!  Paul Chase, Chase Consultancy

Taxi Insurance Fraud – collaboration in Sheffield  Graeme Mulvoy, Partner AT Horwich Farrelly

Animal Licensing – why is it important?  Julia Bradburn

Digital Age Verification – A Users’ Experience  Rob Button

Licensing Act Enforcement  Mike Smith, Licensing and Community Safety Lead, Guildford BC and Vice-Chair of IoL SE Region

In Memory

See link below to DOWNLOAD LINK: Issue 15 (Autumn 2022)

In this issue....

Foreword  Daniel Davies, Institute of Licensing & Rockpoint Leisure

A Partnership Approach to the Future of the Night-Time Economy Stephen Lonnia, Sheffield City Council

Live Music Jon Collins, The Live Music, Industry, Venues and Entertainment (LIVE) & Institute of Licensing (IoL)

A judge in your own cause? David Wilson, A2Z Licensing

The Value of Licensed Gambling Premises to Local Communities Peter Hannibal, Gambling Business Group

Operation Makesafe Jules Benrad, Met Police

DfT Best Practice Guidance Consultation Mike Smith, Guildford Borough Council & Vice-Chair of the Institute of Licensing South East Region

See link below to DOWNLOAD LINK: Issue 14 (Summer 2022)

In this issue....

Foreword  Daniel Davies

What are you doing about drink spiking? PS Dave Moore, Devon & Cornwall Constabulary

Outdoor events - seeking greater consistency  Jim Winship, The Events Industry Forum

Exploitation in Hotels: Preventative Campaigns  Andy Thompson and Helen Matthews, CYP First

IoL Event's - What's on

Getting it right in Licensing Hearings  John Garforth JP, Licensing Manager for Oldham MBC and IoL Vice Chairman

Common Law Police Disclosure and restrictions on information sharing article written in collaboration with Stephen Turner, Hull City Council

Reimagining New Brighton  Daniel Davies, Rockpoint Leisure

Coronavirus (Recovery and Reform) (Scotland) Bill – Licensing Implications  Stephen McGowan, Scotland Region Director and Partner at TLT LLP

IoL Awards

See link below to DOWNLOAD LINK: Issue 13 (Spring 2022)

In this issue....

Foreword  Daniel Davies

The reality of ride refusals: Dan Williams

Behind the smiles, the stark reality facing our Great British pubs: Steve Alton

Re-launch of WAVE Training and Ask for Angela: Rita King and Phillippe Chiarella

Award of Merit: Dan Davies

On The Frontline: Daniel Davies

Delivering a problem? Mark Leyshon

Online sales of alcohol – A view from the offtrade: Kelly Moss

The ‘Protect Duty’: Jeremy Phillips QC

10 years of Uber in the UK: Neil Mcgonigle

See link below to DOWNLOAD LINK: Issue 12 (Autumn 2021)

In this issue....

Foreword: Daniel Davies

Institute of Licensing /Night Time Industries Association Letter

The Global Night-Time Recovery Plan: Philip Kolvin QC

Politics matter: Paul Hegaty

A new hope: Daniel Davies

Two tribes go to war: Paul Chase

Events - What’s Online?

All-Party Parliamentary Group on Beauty, Aesthetics and Wellbeing: Sarah Clover

Unlicensed Breeders: Emma Matthews

Tax Conditionality: Sue Riley

See link below to DOWNLOAD LINK: Issue 11 (Summer 2021)

In this issue....

Foreword  Daniel Davies

Mending Broken windows, mending broken towns  Daniel Davies

Community Alcohol Partnerships   Kate Winstanley

Uber’s Supreme Court Decision  Gary Jacobs

Taxi Licensing and Insurance Fraud  Kevin Hocter

Pavement pragmatism in practice  Daniel Davies

Common Standards for Taxi/PH licensing in Gloucestershire  Louis Krog

Northern Ireland review of alcohol licensing  

See link below to DOWNLOAD LINK: Issue 10 (Spring 2021)

In this issue....

Foreword  Daniel Davies

Regroup for Recovery Daniel Davies

What will the new normal look like?  Paul Chase

IoL Event's - What's on

Cumulative Impact in a post-pandemic world Clare Eames

Recognising excellence National Pubwatch

See link below to DOWNLOAD LINK: Issue 9 (Winter 2021)

In this issue....

Foreword  Daniel Davies

Preparing for the other side Clare Eames and Jim Cathcart

The importance of Licensing

IoL Event's - What's on

Betting and Gaming during COVID-19  Brigid Simmonds OBE

A National Forumula for setting Hackney Carriage Fares Mike Smith

See link below to DOWNLOAD LINK: Issue 8 (Autumn 2020)

In this issue....

Foreword  Daniel Davies

Positive Partnerships Provide Hope for the Industry's Future Slyvia Oates

Getting ready for Super Saturday Simon Haslam

New technology solving industry old problems  Russell Corbould-Warren

IoL Event's - What's on

Lifting Lockdown  Mike Smith

Practical Pubwatch David Lucas

In this issue....

Foreword  Daniel Davies

COVID-19 Licensing Issues  Sue Nelson

Responding To Coronavirus - A Hospitality Industry Perspective  Daniel Davies

Approaches to Licensing during COVID-19  Clare Eames

IoL Event's - What's on

COVID-19 Licensing Issues - Lockdown in Guildford  Mike Smith

Licensing in the wake of the ‘Coronavirus, Business Closure’ regulations Tom Cockroft & Stephen Garbett

Safer Sounds Partnership and Safer Business Network  Phillipe Chiarella

See link below to DOWNLOAD LINK: Issue 6 (Spring 2020)