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This week's licensing news is here 👇 ▪️ Gambling Impact Assessments in the Neighbourhood Guarantee ▪️ Self-driving taxi operator applications open ▪️ World Cup Licensing Hours Order 2026 made Full newsletter: mailchi.mp/instituteoflic… #Licensing #LocalGovernment

Self-driving taxi services are coming to public roads in England. Local licensing authorities must consent to each deployment in their area. Applications are now open under the government's automated passenger services pilot. 🔗 instituteoflicensing.org/network-news/a… #Licensing

The APPG on Beauty, Aesthetics and Wellbeing is calling for a mandatory national licensing scheme for advanced aesthetic non-surgical cosmetic treatments, statutory guidance for councils and reclassification of dermal fillers as POMs. 🔗 instituteoflicensing.org/network-news/a… #Licensing

Festival regulation in England lacks consistency. The Events Industry Forum is consulting on a Primary Authority partnership with Brighton & Hove Council that could change that for Purple Guide subscribers. 🔗 instituteoflicensing.org/network-news/p… #Licensing #LocalGovernment

Thousands of privately kept primates. A new licensing regime. Updated statutory guidance from Defra published 22 May clarifies inspection and reporting requirements under the Animal Welfare (Primate Licences) (England) Regulations 2024. 🔗 instituteoflicensing.org/network-news/d… #Licensing

Another week in licensing. Operation HALO from Merseyside Police took the inaugural Police Licensing Excellence Award. Stronger guidance on antisemitic events. Scotland's first framework for non-surgical cosmetic procedures. Enjoy the bank holiday. Back on Tuesday. #Licensing

Keynote speaker announced. 🎤 Allaster Gair from Bacta joins #NTC2026 to give licensing officers direct insight into gambling reform on the ground. 18 to 20 Nov. Crowne Plaza, Stratford-upon-Avon. 👇 instituteoflicensing.org/national-licen… #Licensing #Regulation

National Licensing Week returns 8–12 June 2026. Five themes. Five days. One week to champion the work that keeps communities safe. Get involved, download resources and share what you're doing with #NLW2026. 🔗 instituteoflicensing.org/national-licen… #NLW2026 #Licensing

PACE & RIPA refresher training | 3rd June | Online One day. Key procedures, evidence rules, warrant execution and RIPA authorisation. Trainer: Sarah Bradley, Consilium Training. Book: app.sheepcrm.com/instituteoflic… #Licensing #PublicProtection

The inaugural Police Licensing Excellence Award 2026 has been presented at the Police Licensing Conference 2026. Winner: Operation HALO, Sgt McEneany, PC Stevens and PC Fogg. Congratulations to all.

Thank you to all the exhibitors and sponsors at the Police Licensing Conference 2026, delivered in partnership with NPCC. Two days of great conversations in and out of the main hall. #Licensing #PublicProtection

The final sessions of the Police Licensing Conference 2026 are done. Legal update from James Rankin and the Step Away Approach from PC Ste Connelly and George Domleo to close out two strong days. #Licensing #PublicProtection

Day two of the Police Licensing Conference 2026 underway. Spiking, Project HALO, legal updates, the Crane Appeal and closure notices on the agenda today. In partnership with NPCC. #Licensing #PublicProtection

Your weekly licensing news is here 👇 ▪️ Major taxi and PHV reform Bill in King's Speech ▪️ Stronger licensing guidance on antisemitic events ▪️ Scotland: new framework for non-surgical cosmetic procedures Full newsletter: mailchi.mp/instituteoflic… #Licensing #LocalGovernment

Police Licensing Conference 2026 underway at Hinckley. Immigration, pub partnerships, and local case studies so far today, with more sessions still to come. #Licensing #PublicProtection

Fit and proper person re-assessments for residential park home sites open 1 August 2026. The first major re-application cycle since the regime launched in October 2021. 🔗 instituteoflicensing.org/network-news/f… #Licensing #LocalGovernment

The Police Licensing Conference 2026 starts today. IoL is at Hinckley Island alongside NPCC for two days of training, national updates, and an awards evening tonight. More to follow. #Licensing #PublicProtection

The Government has announced plans to strengthen licensing guidance for local authorities on preventing events or venues that promote antisemitic behaviour. Communities Secretary Steve Reed made the announcement on 14 May 2026. 🔗 instituteoflicensing.org/network-news/g… #Licensing #LicensingLaw

Wales's taxi and PHV reform agenda now has a named minister. Mark Hooper appointed Deputy Minister for Transport in the new Welsh Government. Wider reforms had been on hold pending the election and are now expected to progress. 🔗 instituteoflicensing.org/network-news/m… #TaxiLicensing #Licensing

Scotland's Non-surgical Procedures and Functions of Medical Reviewers Act 2026 creates the UK's first statutory licensing framework for non-surgical cosmetic procedures. New offences, enforcement powers and an under-18 ban now in place. 🔗 instituteoflicensing.org/network-news/n… #Licensing