PUBS CAMPAIGN TARGETS ELECTION CANDIDATES

Parliamentary candidates will be asked to 'back the pub'

Parliamentary candidates standing at the forthcoming General Election are being urged to pledge their support for the Im backing the pub campaign which is backed by the British Beer & Pub Association and the Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA).

Gambling Commission advice issued

The Gambling Commission has published advice for anyone planning to offer gambling at non-commercial or private events.

Report proposes new cross-sports betting integrity unit

Former Liverpool Football Club chief executive Rick Parry recommends that a national cross-sports integrity unit be established to best tackle the threat of betting corruption in sport.

The proposal is one of the key recommendations in a report from Parry, and a panel of sports betting integrity experts, that was commissioned by Sports Minister Gerry Sutcliffe last June. This was prompted by concern with the number of suspicious betting cases being reported to the Gambling Commission.

Job Vacancy - Taunton Deane Borough Council

Licensing Manager. Salary £30,851 - £34,549 (37 hours per week.) plus EsJob Vacancy - Taunton Deane Borough Councilsential Car User allowance. Interview Date : 9th March 2010

Closing Date for applications is 22nd February 2010.

Interview Date : 9th March 2010

Professional Licensing Practitioners Qualification

There are still places available....

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 detailed on the 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

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