Overprovision back in the spotlight
Health lobby seeks to make its mark on policy statements
By Jack Cummins
EVERY three years licensing boards must prepare and publish a statement of licensing...
Long arm of the law tightens grip on trade
THE raft of new alcohol and licensing legislation introduced in recent years has led to increased red tape, financial strain and confusion for the...
Landmark ruling to impact on fees?
Judgement capable of ensuring charges cannot exceed costs
IT’S not very often the bureaucrats in Brussels devise legislation that could actually ease the financial burdens...
Lidl ruling will affect wider trade
Decisions don’t just bring clarity for those who lodge appeals
NEWS of the landmark decision in Lidl’s appeal against a licence suspension managed to knock...
Take care in the transfer window
Operators reopening closed premises must carry out thorough checks
A QUESTION from an SLTN reader raises issues of considerable importance to the trade that can’t...
End of the road for forecourt ‘ban’?
by Jack Cummins
Latest consultation addressed issue of licensing shops at petrol garages
MANY licensed premises attract motorists but the Scottish Government, backed by some licensing...
End of the road for forecourt ‘ban’?
Latest consultation addressed issue of licensing shops at petrol garages
MANY licensed premises attract motorists but the Scottish Government, backed by some licensing boards and...
New proposals fail to cheer
Legal agents lament influence of health lobby on new consultation
IT’S been two months since the Scottish Government stunned the trade with its latest proposals...
New proposals fail to cheer
Legal agents lament influence of health lobby on new consultation
IT’S been two months since the Scottish Government stunned the trade with its latest proposals...
(Only two) reasons to be cheerful
National Licensing Forum is best platform for future licensing debate
TWO elements of the alcohol licensing consultation launched by the Scottish Government just before Christmas...
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Jack Cummins
Andrew Dowson
Neil Morrison
Luke Richardson
