Law and licensing news
Licence extensions refused on public safety grounds
Published on Wednesday 9 May 2012
The City of Edinburgh Licensing Board has taken the decision to refuse all applications for extended opening hours to licensed premises on Scottish Cup Final day (Saturday 19 May).
Consultation to take place on licensing rules for free events
Friday 9 March 2012
Small, free to enter public events in Edinburgh will not have to pay a fee under new licensing rules.
Contract extension agreed for Chief Constable
Thursday 26 January 2012
Lothian and Borders Police Board have welcomed the decision by David Strang to stay on as chief constable.
Safety fine for worker's fall through roof
Wednesday 18 January 2012
An Edinburgh company has been fined £6,500 after an accident resulted in one of their employees being injured at work.
Underage tobacco sales uncovered
Wednesday 7 December 2011
Two shops have been fined by the City of Edinburgh Council for selling tobacco to underage children.
Working together to tackle domestic abuse
Wednesday 30 November 2011
A major seminar on domestic abuse will be held tomorrow (1 December 2011) to discuss ways in which all agencies should work together to tackle the issue.
Committee prohibits SDL procession
Friday 19 August 2011
The City of Edinburgh Council's Licensing Sub-Committee today took the decision to prohibit a procession planned by the Scottish Defence League.
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