Licences, regulations and trading standards

Trading standards, environmental health and licensing teams support local businesses by helping explain legislation around regulation and protecting them from rogues. Councils ensure that resource is focused on working with higher risk activities and non-compliant businesses.

Case Studies

Leeds City Council and the alcohol licensing data matrix 

Manchester City Council: Security and licensing

Scrap metal licensing case studies

News

LGA – Keep freshers week fun and stay safe against spiking 

LGA – festival season isn’t always fun for local taxpayers because of outdated licensing fees, say councils

Embrace the summer spirit with permanent outdoor seating regime that works for everyone, says councils

Publications

Local government capacity survey: Legal services

Reducing the harm of shisha and the need for better regulation

Regulatory services and net zero: mapping local levers

LGA guidance on locally set licensing fees

Briefings, responses, legislation & guides