Promoting Excellence in Licensing
The IoL
The Institute of Licensing (IoL) is the professional body for licensing practitioners across the UK, comprising licensing practitioners from local authorities, other public sector organisations, licensed trade and private legal practice.
What We Do
The IoL partners with a range of organisations and individuals to promote licensing at all levels, including national Government. We are a leading provider of licensing training, publications and news from around the UK.
Join Us
Benefits of being an IoL member include discounted training course fees, full access to the IoL website including a large resource area, free copies of IoL’s Journal & LINK magazine, discounted publications and partner discounts.Latest News
Welsh Government confirms greyhound racing ban implementation is on track as first report sets out transition plan
The Welsh Government has confirmed that work to implement the Prohibition of Greyhound Racing (Wales)...
Read MoreGovernment reiterates commitment to licensing animal rescues and sanctuaries, but consultation still pending
Private hire operators will be legally required to carry out right‑to‑work checks on drivers from...
Read MoreNew right‑to‑work enforcement duties from 1 October
Private hire operators will be legally required to carry out right‑to‑work checks on drivers from...
Read MoreInspectorate calls for government review of public safety at events
The government should carry out a review of the arrangements for public safety at events,...
Read MoreMembership Benefits
- Discounted training course fees
- Full access to IoL website + additional resources
- Free copies of the LINK magazine
- Free copies of the IoL Journal
- Discounted publications
- Discounts from our Partners
Our Partners