Fake UK Driving Licence Warning to Retailers

RETAILERS DO YOU KNOW WHAT TO LOOK FOR?

This is a typical example of fake ID cards available from the Internet, at a glance they look real to avoid excepting fake ID cards retailers are urged to follow these simple rules;

1. Challenge 25 (if a person looks under 25 always ask to see some form of identification before selling any age restricted product including alcohol and cigarettes).
2. Always take the card or form of identification offered to you and check it.
3. Check the holograms are genuine.
4. Check both sides of the card or identification offered to you.
5. Check the date of birth (in the United Kingdom an individual can hold a provision driving licence at 16 years old for a moped).
6. Remember the 18 year rule (2011 minus 18 years = today's date 1993)
7. Check the photograph (ensure it is the person in front of you! remember people do lend id cards)
8. If your unsure always refuse the sale.
9. Remember there is an on the spot fine of £80.00 for the person making the sale followed by an interview under caution.
10. Remember the fine could be up to £5,000 for an un-authorised sale of alcohol to a person under the age of 18.

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Personal Licence Training Ltd: Planning and change of use A3/A5

Personal Licence Training Ltd: Planning and change of use A3/A5: "Planning & Change Use Planning From time to time we are required to submit a planning application to the local authority for Planning Appr..."

Planning and change of use A3/A5

Planning & Change Use

Planning

From time to time we are required to submit a planning application to the local authority for Planning Approval; it could be for new signage or property alterations. Planning is usually applied for by means of existing and proposed drawing and the relevant forms being submitted to the Local Authority.

If this sounds confusing, it is because the law relating to planning matters is complicated and you invariably need a professional advisor to guide you through the process.

Change Use
Bigger does not necessarily always mean better, extending a business property will increase its value, but you could expand your business by others means. Expanding your business can be achieved through Change of Use, to increase the service you provide to cater for a more diverse and broader market.

The high Street and retail outlets are changing and in this fast paced society that we now live in, with no time to waste, stores are adapting to the multi-task by becoming multi-functional.

Florists are now supplying customers with flowers and champagne, news agents are selling alcohol, restaurants are opening up bars and doubling up as night clubs and other restaurants are now offering a take-away service.

Retail outlets are transforming and becoming venues offering more than one service.

Due to the recession there are currently vast numbers of redundant and vacant retail outlets, for our clients Change of Use is the most favorable option to suit their requirements.

Personal Licence Training Ltd: Bar work in the UK do i need a licence?

Personal Licence Training Ltd: Bar work in the UK do i need a licence?: "We get lots of enquirers about students coming to the UK that want to do some part time bar work to help boost their income. The most common..."

Bar work in the UK do i need a licence?

We get lots of enquirers about students coming to the UK that want to do some part time bar work to help boost their income. The most common question we get asked is do they require any licence?

The simple fact is no, however if you hold a personal licence you will find it easier to obtain work! Most employers will like the fact that you hold a personal licence as this means you know and understand English licensing law. In Scotland however you do require some mandatory licence training, as Scottish law states any person who works part time or full time requires a minimum of at least two hours training on Scottish licensing law.

For more information on this take a look at www.personallicencescotland.com the section you need to look at is staff training. Our online SCLPS course will teach you all you need to know about working behind a bar or sales counter in Scotland. View demo

Every year we train hundreds of American, Australian, Polish and other nationality students who normally make their way to the capital, London. We have several APLH training centres in London you can view these using the link below if you are intersted in attending a training course and getting a personal licence.

APLH Courses in London

Online learning simple and effective.

Alternatively to get an understanding of English licensing law you can purchase our new online staff training course from as little as £12.00. This online course will give you a basic understanding of the alcohol licensing laws in England and Wales and after completing a short online test you will receive a certificate of competence. Our e-learning course covers all you need to know about fines, acceptable forms of identification, age verification and the duties and responsibilities of a member of staff. View demo

To book a training course online simply create an online training account to access the user area. Here, you can add a subscription to sign up and pay for any online course.

Get more details at: www.personallicenceonline.com

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What is a personal licence?

All you need to know about a personal license, how to obtain a personal license and what a personal license will enable you to do can be found on this web-document.

A personal license holder is a person who is licensed to sell alcohol by retail or able to give authorisation to others to sell alcohol by retail. A personal license holder may also apply to become the Designated Premises Supervisor or DPS as it is known.

The Licensing Act 2003 has established a regime for the granting of personal licenses to individuals to supply, or to authorise the sale or supply of alcohol under a premises license. 

The personal license is separate from the license that authorises the premises to be used for the supply of alcohol. The licensing of individuals separately from the licensing of premises permits the movement of personal license holders from one premise to another, allowing greater flexibility. It ends the previous outdated 1964 Act where publicans were tied by licenses to the premises where they work. The 2003 licensing Act also provides the police, responsible authorities and licensing authorities with powers to deal with unscrupulous personal license holders.

The personal license relates only to the supply of alcohol under a premises license. An individual will not require a personal license for the other licensable activities, the provision of regulated entertainment or late night refreshment, or for the supply of alcohol under a club premises certificate or temporary event notice (although personal license holders will be able to give 50 temporary event notices each year instead of the limit of 5 for non-personal license holders). However a personal license holder is required to oversee the sale of alcohol under a temporary event notice.

A personal license does not authorise its holder to supply alcohol anywhere, but only from establishments with a premises license authorising the supply of alcohol in accordance with the premises license. An individual may hold only one personal license at any one time. A personal license holder may only be the Designated Premises Supervisor (DPS) of one premise at any one time.

All premises licenses authorising the supply of alcohol must have an identified personal license holder known as the designated premises supervisor.  This ensures there is always one specified individual who can be readily identified at a premise where a premises license is in force.  This person will usually be responsible for the day-to-day running of the premises. More than one individual at the licensed premises may hold a personal license, although it is not necessary for all staff to be licensed. But, all supplies of alcohol under a premises license must be made by or under the authority of a personal license holder.

A personal license is issued for ten years in the first instance and can be renewed on application for a further ten years if the license holder has not been convicted of any relevant or foreign offence. An individual’s personal license is normally issued by the local councils licensing authority where they reside.

Applicants for personal licenses will need to obtain an accredited qualification first. The aim of the qualification is to ensure that license holders are aware of licensing law and the wider social responsibilities attached  to the sale of alcohol. Personal license qualification providers are accredited by the Secretary of State.

The licensing qualification for a personal license holder in England and Wales is known as the Award for personal license holders or APLH Level 2. Scotland has a different licensing system. The licensing(Scotland)Act 2005. The licensing qualification for a personal license holder in Scotland is known as the Scottish Certificate for Personal License Holders SCPLH Level 5.

Both licensing qualifications will allow the holder to apply for a personal license to sell alcohol by retail.

In England and Wales applicants for a personal license are also required to apply for a basic criminal record check. In Scotland the police will conduct a PNC check on each applicant and a police interview may be required.

If your looking to apply in England and Wales you will need a basic criminal record checks (CRB)

A basic criminal record checks can be obtained from Disclosure Scotland for further details call their helpline number 0870 609 6006, or their website (see link below).

Disclosure Scotland Website

How to apply for a personal license

Before applying for a personal license to sell alcohol by retail, the applicant must hold a relevant licensing qualification. In England and Wales this is known as a Award for Personal License Holders APLH Level 2 and in Scotland the licensing qualification is known as the Scottish Certificate for Personal License Holders (SCPLH) Level 5.

An application for a personal license must be made to the Licensing Authority (England & Wales) /Licensing Board (Scotland). Licensing Authorities/Licensing Boards are departments of local councils.

When applying for a personal license the applicant should apply; to the Licensing Authority/(Scotland)Licensing Board where they live.

More information on applying for a personal license in Scotland can be found athttp://www.personallicencescotland.com

When applying for a personal license you will need to complete the appropriate application forms. These are available on request from the Licensing Authority/Licensing Board .

In England & Wales these application forms can also be downloaded from the DCMS website. In Scotland the applications can be obtained from your local licensing board.

Please note that an applicant’s full name including all forenames must be given on all documents in connection with the personal license application.

The completed personal license application must be accompanied by the following:

• 2 photographs (passport size) – one must be signed by someone of some standing within the community i.e. solicitor, accountant, police office, doctor, teacher, invigilator, minister of religion, bank or building society official or civil servant;
• The fee of £37.00 (Cheque’s should be made payable to “Your Local Council”);
• A Disclosure of Convictions and Declaration (this should state whether or not any relevant or foreign offences have been committed, including full details, were applicable).

There are several accredited awarding bodies who offer the licensing qualification for England, Wales all of these licensing qualifications are accredited by the Secretary of State and acceptable to licensing authorities. The awarding bodies are as follows;

1. NCFE Level 2 Award for Personal License Holders (APLH);
2. EDI Level 2 Award for Personal License Holders (APLH);
3. HABC Level 2 Award for Personal License Holders (APLH);
4. BIIAB Level 2 Award for Personal License Holders (APLH);

There are several awarding bodies for Scotland these include the following

1.    EDI Level 5 Scottish Certificate for Personal License Holders (SCPLH)

2.    City & Guilds Level 5 Scottish Certificate for Personal License Holders (SCPLH)

3.    BIIAB Level 5 Scottish Certificate for Personal License Holders (SCPLH)

For more information on Scottish license training courses please visitwww.personallicencescotland.com

There is a wide network of training providers who offer licensing qualifications including Personal Licence Training Limited who offer over 120 course dates nationwide, their web site can be found at; www.personallicencetraining.co.uk

The average cost of a personal license training course is around £150.00 +VAT

Applicants who apply for a personal license to sell alcohol also need to submit a basic criminal records check with their application. In order to meet this requirement you can apply on line to Disclosure Scotland. apply to Disclosure Scotland for a Basic Disclosure

If you do not have access to a computer your Local Council can provide you with the necessary application form and notes on completion. All applications cost £23.00

Please Note: Disclosure certificates (CRB checks) are only valid for 30 days and must be in date when your personal license application is received by your local council. The Council cannot by law accept a certificate which is more than one calendar month old.

Please Note: Failure to submit all the required information will result in your application being returned to you by your local council.

Personal License Training Limited also offer a license processing service, they can process your personal alcohol license for you for £295.00. This includes your training course, examination fee, Course material, CRB check, application fee to your Local Authority.

You just get your personal license in post.

Processing a personal license application take approximately 4-6 weeks. In some cases license can be issued sooner.

This information document has been produced by Dean Carr from Personal Licence Training Limited

You can contact Personal Licence Training Limited on 0845 388 5472

Information correct at time of blog 11th August 2011 

Scottish alcohol licence exam

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You can visit our Scottish website below for SCPLH course dates throughout Scotland and for information on staff training.

http://www.personallicencescotland.com/

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how to get an off licence

Many of our clients ask how can they sell alcohol from their shop or mini market if they do not currently sell alcohol? As a company we specialise in preparing new alcohol licence applications for off licence premises. To become an off licence you firstly need to licence the shop or premises to for the sale of alcohol off and away from the premises, hence the term off licence or beer off. Under the old 1964 licensing Act there where both on licences, off licences or both. The tradition off licence only sold beer, wine and spirits plus normally crisps and confectionery. In more recent times many convenience stores. mini markets and supermarkets now sell alcohol off the premises (off licence). off licence licence or licences as they are some times refered to are now known as a premises licence or premise licence. all new off licence applications are now granted under the licensing Act 2003 in England and Wales. unlike under the old licensing law off licence hours are no longer restricted and applicants can now apply to trade for longer hours as long as the new off licence application does not undermine any of the four licensing objectives under the 2003 licensing Act. A new application for a new off license has to be submitted to the local councils licensing authority and all of the responsible authorities including the police within the council area where the proposed off licence is to be sited.

Off Licence History
Off-licence (sometimes known as off-sales, Offie or beer-off) is a term used in the United Kingdom and Ireland for a shop licensed to sell alcoholic beverages for consumption off the premises, as opposed to a bar or public house which is licensed for consumption at the point of sale (on-licence). The term also applies to the licence granted to the establishment itself.
Off-licences typically are specialist shops, convenience stores, parts of supermarkets, or attached to bars and pubs. Prices are usually substantially lower than in bars or pubs.

In the United Kingdom, the "off licence" status of a shop could once be used as a device to circumvent restrictive trading laws, particularly those concerning Sunday trading. Depending on local by-laws, shops might be either required to close at 12:00 once a week, or else not be allowed to trade in the evening. Shops with an off licence made their hours similar to those of public houses, opening during lunch hours and from early evening to the mandatory closing time, usually 22:30 or 23:00. The Sunday Trading Act 1994 altered the situation somewhat.

Now under the new licensing Act 2003 many off licence premises now trade from 07.00 until 00.00 hours 7 days a week with no restrictions on Sunday, Good Friday or Christmas Day some supermarkets and off licences are open 24 hours.

The police will normally play a big part in the granting of hours for a new off licence as each application must be considered by the police licensing officer for the local community. If he or she has concerns that the application may undermine one of the licensing objectives or lead to more anti-social behavior in a given area the the police licensing officer may make an objection to the hours applied for or object to the off licence application completely. This then would lead to a hearing before the local councils licensing committee, where the applicant, their representative and the police can voice their opinions. The final decision to grant or not grant the off licence application is made by the licensing committee at the hearing.

Personal Licence Training Limited have a professional licensing team of experts who submit hundreds of new off licence applications each year our current success rate is 98% applicable also have a right of appeal before the Licensing Magistrates should a application for an off licence be refused.

Personal Licence Training Ltd: Applying for a premises licence

Personal Licence Training Ltd: Applying for a premises licence

Personal Licence Training Ltd: New head Office for Personal Licence Training Limited

Personal Licence Training Ltd: New head Office for Personal Licence Training Limited

New Head Office for Personal Licence Training Limited

PLT have relocated their head office to Redditch in Worcestershire. Originally based in Birmingham the company decided to relocate to larger more modern offices on the Oaks Business Park in Redditch. The company offer training and licence applications throughout the UK and are currently developing e-learning programs for the hospitality industry with their training partners CPL Training based in Birkenhead.

PLT have also now opened an East Midlands office and a new East London office to expand their operation in to central London and Nottingham, Derby, Northampton, Worksop and surrounding areas. The company is also set to offer NVQ qualifications as well as licensing qualifications for both the APLH and SCPLH personal licence holders certificates

The new head office telephone number is 01527 544780

Applying for a premises licence

Applying for a new premises licence under the 2003 licensing Act is probably more complicated now than it ever was under the old 1964 licensing Act. Under the old 1964 licensing Act there were both an on premises licence and an off premises licence. some applications were known as part 4 licensees  new premises licence application is not only submitted to the local council's licensing authority, but to all relevant responsible authorities within a given council area. This will normally include the chief of police for the local area, fire service, planning authority, child protection unit, trading standards, health authority, environmental health authority and in some areas the rivers authority.  A premises licence application must address the four licensing objectives and how the business will promote them but must also meet with the approval of all the responsible authorities the premises licence application is submitted to.

The licensing objectives that must be covered by each new premises licence application are as follows;

• The prevention of crime and disorder
• Public safety
• The prevention of public nuisance
• The protection of children from harm

Undermining any of these licensing objectives could lead to a review of a premises licence before a licensing committee. A local authority licensing committee have the power to;

• Revoke a premises licence (for up to five years)
• Suspend a premises licence (for up to three months)
• Remove the designated premises supervisor
• Apply conditions to a premises licence

All new premises licence applications must state what licensing activities will be taking place on licensed premises and at what times these activities will take place.

Licensable activities are;

• The sale of alcohol by retail
• The supply of alcohol by a members club
• The provision of regulated entertainment
• The provision of late night refreshment (between the hours of 11pm – 5am)

Any premises selling alcohol by retail, providing any form of regulated entertainment or providing late night refreshment between the hours of 23.00 hours until 05.00 hours the following day will need to be licensed under the Licensing Act 2003. Late night refreshment is specified as the retail sale of hot food and hot drink.

A premises licences is issued by the local council where the premises is situated. all premises licence applications are issed and controlled by licensing authority within the area the premises is located. This generally covers businesses such as pubs, social clubs, members clubs, restaurants, night clubs, cafe's, cinemas, theaters, hotels, off licenses and late night food takeaways.

Any premises where alcohol is supplied under a premises licence must have a nominated designated premises supervisor (DPS). This is a person who should be in day-to-day control of the licensed premises. A DPS must be a personal licence holder but will not necessarily be the premises licence holder, although this may sometimes be the case. It is expected that they will be the main point of contact for the premises at all times for the council's licensing authority, the police, fire service and all responsible authorities within the geographical council area. The DPS should be contactable should any problems occur at the licensed premises. 

Eligibility criteria for your premises licence application

Any of the following may apply for a premises licence:

anyone who operates a business in the premises to which the application relates

a recognised club

a charity

a health service body

a person who is registered under the Health and Social Care Act 2008 in relation to an independent hospital in England 

a chief police officer of a force in England and Wales

anyone discharging a statutory function under Her Majesty's prerogative

a person from an educational institute

any other permitted person

Applicants must not be under 18 years of age.

Regulation summary 

View a summary of the regulation relating to this licence on the Department for Culture, Media and Sport website. 

Application process for a premises licence

Applications must be sent to the council for the area where the Licensed premises are located.

Applications must be made in a specific format and be accompanied by the required application fee. Premises licence application fees are based upon the rateable value of the premise to be licensed. Scale plans at 1:100 0r (1:150 if approved by the licensing authority) must be submitted with the application and show where alcohol is sold and consumed.

Each new premises licence application must be accompanied by a consent form signed by the proposed Designated Premises Supervisor.

For all new premises licence applications or full variations of a premises licence application an operating schedule promoting the four licensing objectives must be written and included as part of the application procedure.

An operating schedule will include details of:

• The licensable activities taking place
• The times when the activities will take place
• Any other times when the premises will be open to the public
• In the case of applicants who wish to have a limited licence, the period the licence is required for 
• Information in respect of the premises supervisor
• Whether any alcohol that is to be sold is for consumption on or of the premises or both
• The steps proposed to be taken to promote the licensing objectives
• Any other relevant required information

For new, provisonal statements or full variation applications

Copies of the application form, including any relevant accompanying documents, must be sent to all the responsible authorities on the same day that the application is given to the licensing authority.

A notice of licence application must be displayed at the premises to be licensed for 28 consecutive days. The notice must be copied onto pale blue paper not less than A4 size. How ever this may vary from one local authority to another. The number of notices to be displayed is determined by the size of the premises.  

A news paper advert must be placed in a suitable local news paper. The notice must be placed in the public notices section. It is recommended that the advertisement is not placed in the newspaper until the council's licensing authority has confirmed that the application including all the required information has been submitted in full and is correct.

As a company we specialise in preparing new premises licence applications. All our premises licence applications are prepared by our expert legal team who have a wealth of knowledge in writing licensing schedules and producing new premises licence applications on behalf of our clients. Our team of licensing experts also include professional surveyors how will ensure your application has the correct planning consent and any changes you intend to make to the premise such as; new signs, new shop fronts or any structural alterations have correct planning approval and meet with building control.

Submitting your premises licence applications 

Once your premises licence application has been prepared our licensing team will submit your application to all relevant authorities and forward your blue legal notices to you.

We then have to wait for 28 days for the consultation period to finish, if no representations are received then the new premises licence will be granted. However if a representation is received by an interested party or responsible authority then the application will be subject to a hearing before the licensing committee. As a company we endevour to resolve any concerns or issues by responsible authorities prior to a hearing. However this may not always be the case and a hearing maybe required.

Our record at winning new premises licence applications

Over the years we have submitted hundreds of new premises licence applications to various licensing authorities throughout England & Wales. Our current success rate is 98% successful which we feel is an excellent track record.

Call us today to discuss your proposed licence application and obtain a free quotation.

Our premises licence applications service is available for clients in England and Wales only

Alcohol licence and how to get one

To sell alcohol in England Wales or Scotland you require two types of licence

• Personal Licence
• Premises Licence

A personal licence will allow an individual to sell alcohol by retail or authorise others to sell alcohol under their supervision. A personal licence will also allow the individual licence holder to become the designated premises supervisor or DPS. This is the person named on the licence as the person in day to day control of a premise.

A premises licence will allow the premises to carry on licensing activities, theses activities are;

• The sale of alcohol by retail
• Provision of regulated entertainment
• Late night refreshment (the sale of hot food & drink between the hours of 23.00 until 05.00 hours)
• The supply of alcohol from a members club

Any of the above activities requires a premise licence. When alcohol is sold a personal licence holder is also required. A licensed premise selling alcohol must have a personal licence holder acting as DPS on the licence, in Scotland this person is known as the premises manager.

To obtain a premises licence an application must be made to the licensing authority or in Scotland the licensing board. A copy of the application must be sent to all responsible authorities with in the council area where the premises is situated and an notice of the intended application must be displayed at the premises to be licensed for 28 consecutive days.
A news paper advert must also be placed in a local news paper under the public notices section within ten day of submitting the premises application the the licensing authority.

Once the 28 day consultation period has ended the licence will be granted, however if there have been any objections then hearing is required before a licensing committee to consider the application.

To obtain a personal licence an individual is required to sit a licening qualification in England & Wales this is known as a APLH Award for Personal Licence Holders qualification or in Scotland a SCPLH Scottish Certificate for Personal Licence Holders.

Personal Licence Training Ltd offer over 120 APLH and SCPLH courses every month in various locations nationwide. please vist our website for course details http://www.personallicencetraining.co.uk

Our licensing department also prepare and submit hundreds of premises licence applications on behalf of clients every year and our success rate is currently 98% on first time applications