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Tied Pubs Bill fails to win Holyrood committee backing

16th November 2020 | licensing | Liquor licensing
Majority stage 1 report finds lack of evidence of need

Glasgow delis win fight to stay open

23rd October 2020 | licensing
Businesses take action over Covid rules

Short-term lets controls enter final stage

15th September 2020 | planning/environment , licensing | Housing
Ministers consult on definition, detail of scheme and control area rules

Further call for views on Tied Pubs Bill

1st July 2020 | licensing
Holyrood committee seeks additional views at stage 1

Three members' bills come before Holyrood

25th May 2020 | agriculture-crofting , licensing , government-administration | Local government
Livestock worrying, funfair licensing and local council powers all affected

Call for views on Tied Pubs Bill as stage 1 opens

25th February 2020 | commercial property , licensing | Liquor licensing
MSPs seek evidence on measure to strengthen tenants' rights

Tied pub tenants to have more freedom under new bill

4th February 2020 | licensing , commercial property
Member's bill would introduce code and adjudicator system

Skin piercing law could be tightened

20th January 2020 | licensing | Health
Views invited on need for further controls on non-surgical treatments

Short term lets licensing to begin in spring 2021

10th January 2020 | licensing , planning/environment | Local government
Minister announces option for local authorities under Civic Government Act

Licensing board revised guidance draft goes out to views

19th March 2019 | licensing
Ministers publish draft update of 2007 advice

Law to clarify minimum alcohol pricing for wholesalers

7th August 2018 | licensing
Ministers consult on proposed exemption for trade sales

Puppy sale controls called for in member's bill proposal

7th May 2018 | licensing
MSP promotes owner responsibilities as well as breeder licences

Alcohol minimum unit pricing now in force

1st May 2018 | licensing
Arguments continue over 50p baseline charge

Licensing rules consultation seeks to raise public engagement

14th March 2018 | licensing
Procedure regulations come up for review

Ministers confirm 50p minimum alcohol price plan

26th February 2018 | licensing
Proposal to be put to MSPs ahead of 1 May start date

European Court confirms Uber "transport firm" ruling

20th December 2017 | europe , licensing
Member states can regulate conditions for provision of service

Ministers set out pricing implications of 50p/unit minimum for alcohol

12th December 2017 | licensing
Consultation on proposed rate runs until January

Funfairs and parking charges: the latest member's bill proposals

11th December 2017 | licensing
Two consultations on proposed bills now open at Holyrood

Alcohol minimum price law set for 1 May 2018

21st November 2017 | licensing
Consultation to run on proposed 50p/unit level

Supreme Court upholds Scotland's alcohol minimum price law

15th November 2017 | europe , government-administration , licensing
Seven judges reject appeal based on tax as effective alternative

Alcohol pricing decision due next week

9th November 2017 | europe , licensing
Supreme Court to rule on Holyrood provision on 15 November

Sex entertainment licensing guidance out for consultation

7th November 2017 | licensing
Draft supports new non-mandatory licensing regime

Inquiry chair's action against ministers following resignation dismissed

7th July 2017 | human rights , licensing
No relevant averments of contract or human rights breach, judge holds

Further alcohol control provisions in force today

15th May 2017 | licensing
Measures target underage drinking in public, and add new licensing test
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