Nearly 15,000 illegal vapes were seized in Scotland last year. Fines totaled only £850, raising questions about enforcement. Scotland Seizes Thousands of Illegal Vapes, Issues Meager Fines Nearly 15,000 illegal vapes got seized in Scotland last year. Fines for shops selling them totaled only £850. New data came from Scottish councils. Renfrewshire, the Highlands, and…
Hartlepool bar owner fears license rejection. The council has granted a six-month trial for 4 am service. Tipsy Doorman Faces Closure Fears Licence Rejection Could End Hot Spot A Hartlepool bar, The Tipsy Doorman, got approval. They can play music until 4am and serve alcohol until 4am, too. This is only for six months, though.…
Croydon introduces licensing plans to improve private rentals, protect tenants, and tackle unsafe housing. Croydon Council Plans Crackdown on Poor Private Landlord Housing Croydon Council will restart a licensing plan. This aims to improve private rentals and protect tenants in Croydon, as one in four residents rent from private landlords. Selective licensing needs landlords to…
Glasgow private hire driver with a domestic abuse conviction is allowed to renew his licence with a warning. Glasgow Driver with Abuse Conviction Keeps Licence After Warning A driver in Glasgow got a domestic abuse conviction. He drives private hire cars. Licensing people warned him, but he can still drive there. Police didn’t want Patrick…
Rehan Food Store secures permission for extended alcohol sales despite police objections regarding past violations. Shop Wins Midnight Alcohol Sales Rights Over Police Concerns Hey, guess what I just read? This store can sell booze later now. Rehan Food Store got permission to extend its hours. They can sell alcohol until midnight, Monday to Saturday.…