A Home Office consultation launched yesterday is seeking views about two measures in the Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 that will be implemented through regulations: Early Morning Restriction Orders (EMROs) and the late night levy.

The Institute of Licensing intends to respond to the consultation, and will be consulting members in order to gather views which will form the basis of the response.

A Derby director has been ordered to pay £14,000 after pleading guilty to working illegally as an unlicensed security director and failing to provide information to the Security Industry Authority.

As the countdown to Christmas commences, South Yorkshire Police with support from other
members of the South Yorkshire Safer Roads Partnership launch their ‘Shaken and Slurred’ Christmas campaign on 1 December 2011. This James Bond style campaign hopes to discourage irresponsible drinking and emphasizes key messages relating to safety and alcohol awareness during the festive period.

Designated drivers will be rewarded in more than 8,000 pubs and student union bars across the country as part of the THINK! Christmas drink drive campaign, launched today by Road Safety Minister Mike Penning.