TRAINING firm CPL has hosted a seminar at its Wirral-based headquarters, attended by key retail figures from across the North West, to discuss the Government’s proposals for alcohol licensing reform.
The event kick-started the debate as to what the changes could mean to the industry if implemented in the future.
Consultation on the Government’s plans for “Rebalancing the Licensing Act” closed earlier this month, after just six weeks.
If they become law, they will give licensing authorities the power to make their own objections to licence applications, and require them to accept police recommendations. Pubs and other licensed premises could also be closed down before they are able to appeal against the decision.
