Consultations in the ‘Licensing’ category.

New ‘sexual entertainment’ policy consultation

Posted on December 23, 2010 in Closed consultations, Licensing | No Comments » (click here to comment and discuss)

Lincoln residents are being asked to comment on the City of Lincoln Council’s policy for licensing and regulating sexual entertainment venues.  A new policy has been drafted after the government created a new definition in law for entertainment such as lap dancing, pole dancing, table dancing, strip and peep shows.  Venues offering these forms of [...]

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Licensing Act 2003 – Draft statement of licensing policy

Posted on July 12, 2010 in Licensing | No Comments » (click here to comment and discuss)

Section 5 of the Licsening Act 2003 requires a licensing authority to prepare and publish a statement of its licensing policy every 3 years. The policy details how the authority will exercise its functions under the act and must consult with authorities defined within the act and other persons it considers represent holders of licensed [...]

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Changes to Gambling Policy

Posted on August 27, 2009 in Consultations from external organisations, Licensing | No Comments » (click here to comment and discuss)

The Gambling Act 2005 changed most of the law about gambling in Great Britain and gives responsibility for the licensing of premises used for gambling to local authorities.  The City of Lincoln Council has written a new policy on how premises (where gambling can take place) are licensed, to bring in line with the Gambling Act. From [...]

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Taxi Driver Consultation – Driving Standard Agency & Knowledge Test

Posted on July 1, 2009 in Licensing | No Comments » (click here to comment and discuss)

The City of Lincoln Council have considered the introduction of additional qualifications for Private Hire and Hackney Carriage Drivers. Consultation is planned with the trade, users and other interested parties. The consultation is due to commence on the 3rd July 2009 and will close on the 24th July 2009. Currently, to become a driver, an [...]

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