Training Courses for Local Licensing Authorities
Our proficiency in providing training courses to local licensing committees is well known throughout the country. Our primary training supplier – Partner, Peter Adkins, regularly receives positive feedback and comments following training courses.
All courses are run at your own offices or suitable venue and include full documentation and support packs. Many involve interactive sessions and can be tailored to your specific requirements.
"A very logical and lucid presentation of a complex subject. Speaker made a valid cogent and personable presentation."
Councillor Ravenhall
Rugby Borough Council
"Excellent presentation – much appreciated by all attending."
Michael White – Licensing Manager
Test Valley Borough Council
"An excellent presentation – attendance should have been mandatory for all committee members."
Councillor Forbes
Stroud District Council
"Extremely informative, well presented and a good opportunity for discussions."
Alison Wright, Senior Solicitor
Denbighshire County Council
"Very clear and informative."
Nick Bramhill – Licensing Manager
North Lincolnshire Council
About the courses
The courses are designed to help both new and existing Licensing Committee members and all officers new to this area to establish a solid grounding in these two complex areas of law. Delegates receive a detailed introduction to the Acts, their implementation, day to day procedures, hearings and their operation in practice. Courses are accompanied by full materials and can involve role play and case studies.
The contents of any course can be adapted to suit your particular needs, but the normal courses cover:
Licensing Act 2003 (full or half day course)
A full day course covers background to the Act, terminology, the licensing regime, overview and licensing objectives, licensable activities, the role of the authority (including policy), premises licenses (applications, content, duration, objections, responsible authorities etc), Designated Premises Supervisor, personal licenses (applications, content, duration), Club Premises Certificates, variation/transfer of licenses, reviews/appeals. There would also be coverage of recent developments.
Gambling Act 2005 (full or half day course)
A full day course covers background to the Act, introduction , history/purpose/method, licensing objectives, the Gambling Commission, local authorities responsibilities (including policy), operating and personal licenses, premises licenses including application procedure and conditions, review procedure/appeals, provisional statements, variation/transfer/reinstatement, gaming machines, lotteries, pubs, clubs and bingo.
Licensing Act 2003 and Gambling Act 2005 (full day course)
This popular course has been specifically designed as a one day introduction to new members of Licensing Committees and officers but also acts as an update and refresher training for existing committee members, officers and those involved in enforcement. It deals with the majority of the topics handled in the two courses above but with specific emphasis on a comparison between the two Acts, licensing objectives, procedures, objections, reviews and hearings.
For more details please download our guide
Contact us
If you are interested in any of our courses please contact Peter Adkins on 08701 417 154
or Email - licensing@sydneymitchell.co.uk
Or write to him at - Sydney Mitchell, Apsley House, 35 Waterloo Street, Birmingham B2 5TJ
Peter will be happy to talk through your specific requirements and check availability
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