Doorstaff
Licensees must ensure that their door staff are licensed with the Security Industry Authority The Security Industry Authority has been…
Noise
Here’s what you need to know about noise issues at your premises The law relating to this area is contained…
Smoke free premises
You must ensure that nobody smokes inside your licensed premises Along with many developed countries throughout the world, England was…
Smoking problems and noise
How to manage smoking at your premises Imagine this scenario: Since the introduction of the Smoking Ban you have been…
Underage Sales – Failed Test Purchases
What to do if you are notified by the police that your premises have failed two test purchases in the…
Nomination notice
What is a nomination notice? Section 57 of the Licensing Act 2003 states that the holder of a premises licence…
Underage sales
Information on underage sales for alcohol, cigarettes and AWPs Alcohol Police and Trading Standards officers are permitted to send children…
Breach of premises licence conditions
What should you do if you find yourself in a Breach of Premises Licence Conditions situation? Perhaps, at the time…
Trading Standards weights and measures
Trading Standards Officers have a wide variety of responsibilities and may well visit your premises. They will often randomly test…
Police closure powers
The Police have powers to close a licensed premises to prevent disorder Local Magistrates are empowered to make an order…