John Gaunt and Partners Licensing Solicitors

03/09/2026

Perth and Kinross Council has launched a 12-week public consultation into whether a Visitor Levy should be introduced. The consultation ends on the 11th November 2026. More details: https://www.john-gaunt.co.uk/news/scotland-another-visitor-levy-consultation-perth-and-kinross

01/09/2026

It is being reported that at a meeting of Newcastle City Council Licensing Committee last week it was agreed that the current Late-night Levy should be scrapped. More details: https://www.john-gaunt.co.uk/news/newcastle-s-late-night-levy-to-be-axed

28/08/2026

SCOTLAND - Another visitor levy consultation - Perth and Kinross by

“A final decision on whether to introduce a Visitor Levy will be taken by Council after responses of this consultation have been considered.” But it is likely to follow in the footsteps of the other Scottish councils who have voted inn favour and will implement next year- Glasgow, Aberdeen, Stir...

28/08/2026

Newcastle's Late Night Levy to be Axed by

It is being reported that at a meeting of Newcastle City Council Licensing Committee this week it was agreed that the current Late night Levy should be scrapped

27/08/2026

Visiting the pub is seen as one of the great British pastimes, but what if you wanted to run your own, with your own pub licences? Alongside considerations like whether you will serve food, keeping on top of budgetary restrictions, and attracting people to the pub, you also need to ensure that you have the right licences to legally run it. We explain what you will need to successfully open and operate your own pub in the UK. https://www.john-gaunt.co.uk/getting-your-uk-pub-licences

25/08/2026

The Government has announced an independent review of the business rates valuation system for pubs and hotels, following widespread concern that current assessment methods no longer accurately reflect trading conditions across the hospitality sector. More details: https://www.john-gaunt.co.uk/news/government-launches-review-of-pub-and-hotel-business-rates-valuations

24/08/2026

Government Launches Review of Pub and Hotel Business Rates Valuations by

The Government has announced an independent review of the business rates valuation system for pubs and hotels, following widespread concern that current assessment methods no longer accurately reflect trading conditions across the hospitality sector.

21/08/2026

JG&P are proud partners of the Gamechangers 2026 Conference and Competitive Socialising Awards being held at the Lighthouse Theatre in Camberwell, London, on the 15th September 2026. These awards are designed to recognise and honour the exemplary achievements and innovative endeavours by operators within the sector. https://www.gamechangers.org.uk/awards/competitive-socialising-awards

20/08/2026

"Gamechanger" visitor levy for Cornwall by

It is being reported that the New Prime Minister has said that a visitor levy could be a “ major gamechanger”for Cornwall.

20/08/2026

The Government continues to announce changes to the planning landscape to stimulate economic growth and the bring life back into the High Street. https://www.john-gaunt.co.uk/news/potential-planning-changes