InstituteofLicensing

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

The government has published modified LGR proposals for Sussex, with consultations open for West Sussex and East Sussex including Brighton & Hove. Deadline 15 June 2026. Licensing implications for affected authorities. 🔗 instituteoflicensing.org/network-news/g… #Licensing #LGR #LocalGovernment

What a week to be in licensing. King's Speech confirmed a Draft Taxi and PHV Bill. Martyn's Law consultation open to 12 June. World Cup 2026 guidance out with IoL input. The full picture at the link. 🔗 instituteoflicensing.org/news/ #Licensing #LocalGovernment

The Government has announced a draft Taxi and PHV Bill in the King's Speech, the biggest reform of taxi and private hire legislation in over a century. IoL President James Button has welcomed the commitment. Full details: instituteoflicensing.org/network-news/g… #Licensing #TaxiLicensing #PHV

IoL President James Button and South East Region Vice-Chair Mike Smith took centre stage alongside industry leaders at the PHTM Expo 2026 today.

Your weekly licensing news is here 👇 ▪️ World Cup 2026 guidance published with IoL input ▪️ Nearly £50m push for advanced air mobility ▪️ Animal welfare reforms consultation: Northern Ireland Full newsletter: mailchi.mp/instituteoflic… #Licensing #LocalGovernment

The sector is moving fast. So are we.STC 2026. Cheltenham. 15 July. Everything licensing, delivered in a day.🔗 #Licensing" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">instituteoflicensing.org/stc2026/#Licen… #LocalGovernment #STC2026

The SIA has opened its Martyn's Law statutory guidance consultation, open until 12 June 2026. Spring 2027 implementation is on track. Venues and licensing professionals should take note. 🔗 instituteoflicensing.org/network-news/s… #Licensing #PublicProtection

161 pubs closed across Britain in Q1 2026, nearly two a day and a 26% rise on the same period last year. The BBPA is calling on Government for a long-term plan to protect the sector. 🔗 instituteoflicensing.org/network-news/t… #Licensing #AlcoholLicensing

The UK government has announced nearly £50m to accelerate flying taxi regulation and launch a real-time drone identification system. Commercial air taxi services are targeted for 2028. The regulatory groundwork is being laid now. 🔗 instituteoflicensing.org/network-news/g… #Licensing #IoL

With elections bringing new faces onto licensing committees, is the right training in place? Next IoL Councillor Training: 10 June and 9 July 2026. 10 June: app.sheepcrm.com/instituteoflic… 9 July: app.sheepcrm.com/instituteoflic… #Licensing #LocalGovernment

The Crime and Policing Act 2026 is now law. A new standalone spiking offence, Respect Orders, retail worker protections, and major safeguarding reforms all have direct implications for licensing authorities. Read the full briefing: buff.ly/vzN1LsF #Licensing

The IoL will be at PHTM Expo 2026 in Milton Keynes next week. President James Button and Vice-Chair Mike Smith join the legislation Q&A on Wed 13 May at 2:30pm - devolution, cross-border hiring, and national standards. E xhibition stand too. -> instituteoflicensing.org/network-news/i… #Licensing

Your weekly licensing news is here 👇 ▪️ English Devolution Bill receives Royal Assent ▪️ Tobacco and Vapes Bill becomes law ▪️ New spiking offence: Crime and Policing Act 2026 Full newsletter: mailchi.mp/instituteoflic… #Licensing #LocalGovernment

The NTC 2026 page is now live. Three days in Stratford-upon-Avon this November, 30 years of the NTC, new awards, confirmed speakers and early bird tickets all in one place. Go and explore it. instituteoflicensing.org/ntc2026/ #NTC2026 #Licensing #LocalGovernment

A big week for licensing. Two new Acts. A conference in Manchester. Brand new Licensing Team of the Year award launched. NTC session voting open now. Have a great long weekend. 👉 instituteoflicensing.org/stc2026/ #Licensing #LocalGovernment #STC2026

The English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act is now law. Key for licensing teams: new national taxi and PHV standards, with powers to suspend licences where drivers operate outside their licensed area. Full story: instituteoflicensing.org/network-news/e… #Licensing #LocalGovernment

The Tobacco and Vapes Bill is now law. It includes powers to introduce a retail licensing scheme for tobacco and vapes. The scheme itself will need further regulations. One to watch. 🔗 #Licensing" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">instituteoflicensing.org/network-news/t… #PublicProtection

Your weekly licensing news is here 👇 ▪️ Taxi & PHV licensing overhaul under consideration ▪️ Lords push back on English Devolution Bill ▪️ Licensing SAVI to close 30 April Full newsletter: mailchi.mp/instituteoflic… #Licensing #LocalGovernment