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New alcohol code announced
The Government have today announced the final conditions that will form the new mandatory alcohol code. The code targets irresponsible promotions in pubs, clubs and off licences that could lead to alcohol related crime and disorder.
Government announces new mandatory alcohol code
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A ban on irresponsible promotions including "all you can drink for £10" deals plus a compulsory requirement to check under 18s for ID are amongst the final conditions of a proposed mandatory code for alcohol retailers announced today by the Government.

Secretary of State for Health, Andy Burnham said: "The steps being announced today will ban the worst types of irresponsible price promotions and ensure people can choose to drink small measures of alcohol to help them drink less on a night out."

Breaches of the code could result in a range of sanctions including a review of their licence or on summary conviction a maximum £20,000 fine and/or six months imprisonment.

The code will be introduced in two stages. The first three will come into effect on 6 April 2010 and the fourth and fifth from 1st October 2010 to give retailers time to prepare.

Professional Licensing Practitioners Qualification
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  • Barceló Basingstoke Country Hotel, 22nd - 24th February 2010
  • Barceló Buxton Palace Hotel, 19th - 21st April 2010


Training will be provided by Poppleston Allen Solicitors:
  • Day 1 - Graeme Cushion
  • Day 2 - James Anderson
  • Day 3 - Nick Arron


Both courses are residential course, and delegates may opt to attend single days or all three days on either course, both with or without accommodation

THE PROGRAMME:

DAY 1

  • Licensing Act Overview
  • Applications for Grant or Variation of a licence and the role of: the Licensing Authority Councillors, Licensing Officers Police and LA Responsible Authorities
  • Responsibilities of the Premises Licence Holder, Designated Premises Supervisor and Personal Holder
  • Who is accountable and for what
  • Inspection and enforcement Powers
  • Closure Powers and procedures


DAY 2
  • How to introduce and maintain Cumulative Impact Policies (On and Off licensed premises)
  • Minor Variation and Removal of DPS Procedure, role of the LA and Police and other RAs
  • Hearing and Review Procedures. Covering the role of Responsible Authorities, Licensing Officers and members of the Licensing Sub Committee
  • Expedited Summary Review Procedure and steps that can be taken by the LSC
  • Evidential Requirements for Reviews, Hearing and Appeals


DAY 3
  • Gambling Act Overview. - GA Policies. Inspection and enforcement Powers
  • Stated cases and Legislation up dates and roundup. Including Policing and Crime Bill proposals for Sex Establishments
  • Open Question session
  • Licensing Exam

Costs are details on website and depend on the days/ accommodation booked, for example:

  • 3 day residential rate (including 3 nights in 4* hotel) - £550 + vat (members).
  • 1 day delegate rate £125 + vat (members)


  • Non members can apply for membership (£70.00) and book at the discounted rate or alternatively pay the non member rate
  • Accommodation is at the training venue which is a 4* star hotel


Venues at both Basingstoke and Buxton have limited spaces - early booking is essential.

ONLINE BOOKINGS WILL BE ASSUMED TO BE FULL RESIDENTIAL UNLESS OTHERWISE STATE IN THE 'SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS' SECTION OF THE BOOKING FORM.

Taxi Reform Consultation
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  • How many people know the law governing taxis dates back as far as 1847?
  • Could the law benefit from modernisation?

Our aim is to collate views and to identify areas of general consensus on how taxi laws could benefit from modernisation. Please complete our survey and encourage your colleagues, friends and family to complete it too...

Job Vacancy
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Public Protection and Environmental Services Senior Licensing Officer £27,849 - £30,851

Closing date: 5 February 2010

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