π Govt seeks evidence on tobacco & vape regulation
Views invited on enforcement, retail licensing + youth vaping under the Tobacco & Vapes Bill (closes 3 Dec).
IoL will also discuss the Bill at #NTC2025.
π https://t.co/dsRPqPtuBP
#Licensing#PublicHealth#Vaping
π’ This week in licensing
ποΈ Home Office releases Martynβs Law myth-buster guidance
πΎ Wales moves to ban greyhound racing
π‘οΈ SIA to tighten licensing criteria from Dec 2025
Full round-up π https://t.co/fzVksdDRRJ
#LicensingNews#IoL#PublicSafety#AnimalWelfare
πΎ Wales to ban greyhound racing
The new Prohibition of Greyhound Racing (Wales) Bill would make Wales the first UK nation to end the sport - citing serious welfare concerns.
Full story πhttps://t.co/IBqkKmJtVA
#LicensingNews#AnimalWelfare#GreyhoundRacing#Wales#IoL
π Coming up this October @ IoL
π Police Licensing β 22 Oct π https://t.co/xxbuN5IxPT
π Tattoo & Skin Piercing β 22 Oct π https://t.co/ER9lEFro85
π Primate Licensing β 23 Oct π https://t.co/RsZ94I8sAI
See all π https://t.co/538gbTYVev
#IoLEvents#Licensing#CPD
π€ IoL responds to APS consultation
We back automated passenger services but stress local consent + strong safeguards:
βοΈ Guidance + funding for councils
βοΈ Passenger safeguarding
βοΈ Accessibility standards
βοΈ Fit + proper controls
Full response π https://t.co/qQNQ2cjQTh
β³ 8 weeks to go!
#NTC2025 is the licensing event of the year β 2 days of debate, expert speakers + networking with professionals nationwide.
π 26β27 Nov | Stratford-upon-Avon
Book now π https://t.co/3354ar47jl
#IoLEvents#Licensing#CPD
π’ This week in licensing
π° Govtβs Pride in Place Strategy: councils to limit gambling outlet density
π Reports suggest 20% VAT on taxi/PHV fares in Autumn Budget
βοΈ Trade bodies call for urgent taxi licensing reform
Full round-up π https://t.co/n0bdOLjkJA
#LicensingNews
π· Licensing Fees Training - 13 Oct (Online)
Are your licence fees lawful + defensible?
Learn from James Button on case law, Brexit impact + practical examples.
π 4 CPD hrs
Book now π https://t.co/yFi3e5bC3n
#IoLEvents#LicenceFees#Licensing#CPD
π° Govt sets out plans for Gambling saturation policies
New powers for councils to adopt saturation policies on gambling premises via Cumulative Impact Assessments.
Full article π https://t.co/y81egJRzF0
#Licensing#Gambling#LocalGovernment#IoLNews
π A fantastic day in Carlisle
The North West Regional Meeting brought colleagues together to debate hot licensing topics.
Thanks to our speakers, Carlisle City Council + sponsor MOGO for their support.
#IoLEvents#Licensing#Networking#NorthWest
ποΈ Communities to seize control of high streets
Govβs new Pride in Place programme promises record investment + powers to:
πΊ Revive derelict pubs/shops
π Reclaim abandoned sites
π« Block gambling + vape outlets
Read πhttps://t.co/BwmROlj85g
#LicensingNews#LocalGovernment
π Taxi Licensing Conference - 21 Oct
Hot topics in taxi & PHV licensing: driverless vehicles, policy, enforcement, safeguarding + more.
π Online | π 4 CPD hrs
Book now π https://t.co/pTezdgOq7W
#Taxi#PHV#IoLEvents#TaxiLicensing#DriverlessVehicles
π’ This week in licensing
π IoL calls for urgent reform of taxi & PHV licensing (evidence to Transport Committee)
β‘ Gov highlights efficiency in PHV/taxi licensing
βοΈ Hillsborough Law introduced in Parliament
Full round-up πhttps://t.co/Gs2lpkaSVl
#LicensingNews#IoL
π Police Licensing Training - 22 Oct (Online)
For first response + local policing teams: learn how to apply the Licensing Act 2003 in practice.
π 4 CPD hrs | Delivered by Nick Landells + Dave Moore
Book now π https://t.co/pXLQHx1ytl
#IoLEvents#Licensing#Police#CPD#Training
β¨ Join us at #IoLNTC2025
3 days. 70+ sessions. 100+ speakers. 12 CPD hrs.
π 26β28 Nov | π Stratford-upon-Avon
IoLβs flagship event - the highlight of the licensing calendar.
Book now π https://t.co/CUfxoxEvfo
#Licensing#CPD#Networking
π Coming up @ IoL - donβt miss out
β‘ Working in SAG - 29 Sept π https://t.co/sdsHPvlOyb
ποΈ Caravan Site Licensing - 30 Sept π https://t.co/wmWS9SbOcV
π South West Regional Day - 3 Oct π https://t.co/Jvu2kAxtgM
See all events π https://t.co/J1nPRLNGLY
#IoLEvents#CPD
β¨ Licensing in focus across the East Midlands
Yesterdayβs Regional Meeting in Newark brought practitioners, speakers + partners together for learning, debate + connection.
Thanks to our speakers, delegates + sponsor MOGO for making it a success!
#IoLEvents#Licensing#EastMids
π Primate Licensing Update - 23 Oct (Online)
New regs from April 2026: keeping primates without a licence will be illegal.
Get ahead with IoLβs half-day training.
Book now π https://t.co/d86imiQO3y
#IoLEvents#PrimateLicensing#AnimalWelfare#CPD#LocalGovernment