High Street Revival: Simplifying Bar and Cafe Openings to Boost Local Communities Monday, July 28, 2025 highstreet hospitality pubs cafes government licensing redtape businessrates alfreco planning The Government has announced ambitious plans to revitalise the high street by making it significantly easier to open bars, music venues, and cafes. Chancellor Rachel Reeves emphasized the commitment to “protect pavement … Read More
MP Warns of Risks Posed by Taxis Licensed Hundreds of Miles Away Operating in Weston-super-Mare Monday, July 21, 2025 licensing safety taxis regulation transport westonsupermare localgovernment drivers oversight publictrust The MP for Weston-super-Mare, Daniel Aldridge, has raised serious concerns about taxis licensed far from the town operating locally, calling for tighter licensing regulations. Aldridge warns that North Somerset Council … Read More
Shop Facing Licence Revocation Over Continued Sale of Illegal Tobacco Monday, July 7, 2025 tobacco illegal licensing enforcement wiltshire tradingstandards tobaccocontrol vapes counterfeit suspension A shop in Trowbridge may soon lose its licence due to ongoing illegal tobacco sales and related unlawful activities. Wiltshire Council’s Western Area Licensing Sub Committee will review the licence of 7 Days, located at … Read More
New Supermarket Plan in Sherborne Sparks Alcohol-Related Disorder Concerns Wednesday, July 2, 2025 sherborne alcohol supermarket licensing noise parking antisocial community safety dorset Sherborne Town Council has formally objected to the application for an alcohol licence at a new supermarket planned for 87-89 Cheap Street, a former bank building. The council, along with about 30 local residents, has raised … Read More
Somerset Shop Loses Alcohol Licence After Smuggled Tobacco Found in Ginsters Microwave Thursday, June 5, 2025 somerset smuggling tobacco alcohol licensing vapes tradingstandards orchardnews illegal westonsupermare A Weston-super-Mare off licence, Orchard News, has been stripped of its alcohol licence after illegal tobacco was discovered hidden inside a Ginsters microwave. The North Somerset Council’s licensing subcommittee revealed … Read More
Future of Yeovil Labour Club Awaits Magistrates’ Verdict After Licensing Hearing Cancelled Thursday, May 29, 2025 yeovil licensing labourclub magistrates appeal dps somerset antisocial suspension court The future of Yeovil Labour Club, also known as Unity Hall, hangs in the balance as the town’s magistrates’ court prepares to hear its appeal following the cancellation of a crucial licensing hearing. Situated on Central Road … Read More