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The government are inviting views and evidence on proposals for a review of the licensing system which focuses on pubs, restaurants, clubs, music and ...
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The government are inviting views and evidence on proposals for a review of the licensing system which focuses on pubs, restaurants, clubs, music and entertainment venues licensed under the Licensing Act 2003. The licensing system plays a part in managing noise impacts on communities. This review includes questions covering pavement licensing, Temporary Event Notices for eg festivals, and giving more weight to the Agent of Change principle, which puts the responsibility on a developer for mitigating potential noise problems for any development near an existing business. This 'four week blitz' is seeking the views of locals, landlords and communities as well as local authorities, trade bodies and public health organisations. It aims to 'tear up outdated licensing rules' and support small businesses. The IOA have convened a working group to draft our input to the review, which is open until 12pm, November 6th.
A new Bill proposing that fireworks noise levels are restricted was introduced by Yasim Qureshi, Labour MP for Bolton South and Walkden, on December 3rd.
The Home Office has issued proposals to relax licensing hours in England and Wales, if England, Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland reach the semi finals of the world cup in July 2026.
A UK strategy for the conservation of whales and dolphins (cetaceans) - has been published. It acknowledges that underwater noise sits alongside climate change and bycatch is a threat impacting these
The Scottish Government have opened a consultation on proposed changes to the Environmental Noise (Scotland) Regulations 2006.
A report commissioned by the Department for Business and Industrial Strategy to look at assessment of noise from onshore wind farms is now published.
The Welsh Government are consulting on changes to permitted development rights including air source heat pumps(ASHP).
As part of their ongoing enquiry into the impact of airport expansion on climate and nature targets, the Environmental Audit Committee will be taking oral evidence tomorrow - Wednesday May 14th.
The Government are seeking views on proposals for changes to the planning process for national infrastructure projects.
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