Licensees have one day to speak out on licensing overhaul

There is just one day left for licensees to have their say on the Government's licensing overhaul plan.

Proposals in the licensing shake-up announced in July include the scrapping of the proximity rule for complaints over a licence, closure orders for troubled premises to be extended for seven days and a late-night levy to help pay for policing.

Licensees could also expect tougher restrictions on temporary event notices, increased licence fees and the inclusion of a public health objective under the Government proposals.

Speaking about the proposed changes to licensing, British Beer and Pub Association and chief executive Brigid Simmonds said: "New burdens of the sort proposed would be a big blow.

"The Government needs to think again on some of these proposals and we want to work with them on this."

The consultation on the overhaul plans ends tomorrow (8 September).

• Have your say on the plans here