Loughborough University

LGS.uk MD Ian Webster has advised members of the Institute of Sport and Recreation management on their responsibilities under the Licensing Act at Loughborough University.  The presentation was well received and featured in the August edition of the ISRM journal

AERC Review

Julia Unwin OBE has been appointed to review the Alcohol Education and Research Council (AERC).  The AERC was established in 1981 to fund education and research on alcohol related issues.  The review of how the organisation spends its £10M fund is expected to be complete before Christmas.

IoL conference York

The Institute of Licensing is holding its annual conference in York from the 20 – 23 November.  The conference covers a range of licensing issues from alcohol to taxis.  You can book online

www.instituteoflicensing.org

Grays Athletic FC win another double

On the same week that Grays Athletic went top of the table they achieved longer opening hours for their club house. The bar provides valuable income to support the clubs activities and following a successful hearing they can now open until 2am on a week end and provide entertainment. Fred Barnard commented after the hearing that “LGS.uk dealt most effectively and professionally with the application, negotiating with the Police, a resident’s objection and a formal hearing. First Class”.

24 Hours success

LGS.uk has achieved 24 hour opening for the Club Caprice in Margate. A very satisfied applicant Mark Tourney commented after the hearing “LGS.uk dealt with the whole application from start to finish, including a hearing. Having achieved the first 24 hour licence in Thanet I was delighted with the service”