get about the licence for a long time. They rarely return to court for any reason, and merely pay their licence fee every three years. When it comes to new off-licences (it is unlikely that this term will disappear for many years), the change in the licensing system puts them under greater scrutiny in the initial stages, but may eventually leave the retail sale of…

has already been stated, an application for a new-style premises licence must include the name and address of the person who is to be the designated premises supervisor (DPS), together with a consent form from that person agreeing to take on the overall responsibility. If that person leaves or steps down, a new designated premises supervisor must be formally appointed immediately. It will be illegal…

> Your legal responsibilities include three which may be directly connected with children. These are: 1. not selling to persons under 18 years of age 2. not allowing unauthorised sales to be made by persons under 18 3. not permitting disorder on or near the premises (which may include alcohol -consumption by those under age). Sale of alcohol There remains a general prohibition on the…

The review forms part of its national alcohol strategy – titled Safe, Sensible, Social – which outlines the government’s next steps to tackle alcohol-fuelled crime and disorder, protect young people and deal with irresponsibly managed premises. Results will be published in April 2008 and followed by a public consultation. Home Office minister Vernon Coaker said: “We now recognise that there is a need to look…

As noted earlier, the same licence applies to everyone, whether they are running a small corner shop or a major entertainment and dining venue. In the past there has been some criticism that the holder of an off-licence was prevented from doing any external catering because of the restrictions imposed on the type of licence. This is no longer the case, and those running off-licensed…

Unfortunately, the fees are based on rateable value for all licensed premises and make no differentiation between the type of premises concerned, or the extent of its alcohol sales. The current non-domestic rateable value of the premises must be stated on the application form. There is a one-off cost of £37 for the issuing of a personal licence, which will last for 10 years. It…

Staff at The Local in Hastings were handed the Safer Socialising Award by the Hastings area business crime reduction partnership for helping to make the town a better place. To qualify for the award staff had to allow the police, fire service, council and Trading Standards to inspect the shop and then make any suggested improvements to help combat under-age drinking. Workers at drinks shops…