Alliance of Quality Licensing Trainers (AQLT)
An alliance of the leading training professionals dedicated to delivering excellence in public licensing training
www.bii-aqlt.com

Association of Convenience Stores (ACS)
Representing and supporting the interests of convenience store retailers
www.thelocalshop.com

Association of Licensed Multiple Retailers (ALMR)
Representing independent operators of pubs, bars and restaurants
www.almr.org.uk

BII
The professional body for the licensed retail industry
www.bii.org

BIIAB
The Awarding Body of the BII, specialists in developing and awarding qualifications to support people at all levels of the licensed retail industry
www.biiab.org

BII Scotland
Supporting the licensed hospitality and licensed retail trade in Scotland
www.biiscotland.org

British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA)
An association that provides guidance covering such areas as security, drugs awareness, drinks promotions and noise control
www.beerandpub.com

British Hospitality Association
The national trade association for hotels, restaurants and caterers representing almost 50000 establishments
www.BHA.org.uk

British Retail Consortium (BRC)
Trade Association representing retailers. Advice offered includes prevention of under-age sales, staff training and other best practice
www.brc.org.uk

Chartered Institute of Environmental Health
A professional, awarding and campaigning body at the forefront of environmental and public health and safety.
www.CIEH.org

Citizencard proof of age scheme
citizencard proof of age card scheme
www.citizencard.com

Department of Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS)
Full details of the Licensing Act 2003, including downloadable application forms and information about your Licensing Authority
www.culture.gov.uk

Disability Discrimination
information about the Disability Discrimination Act and how it affects the providers of services
www.dwp.gov.uk/employer/disability-discrimination-act

Disclosure Scotland (CRB)
One of the simplest places to obtain a basic disclosure certificate to support a personal licence application (for England & Wales)
www.disclosurescotland.co.uk

Drinkaware
Useful information, facts & figures about alcohol and its effects
www.drinkaware.co.uk

Drugs
A government website with details of current drugs strategies and campaigns, including downloadable wallcharts and posters
www.drugs.gov.uk

Federation of Licensed Victuallers Associations
A members' organisation looking after the business interests of self-employed licensees in the licensed trade
www.flva.co.uk

Grocer
News, analysis & reports from across the food and drinks retailing sector
www.thegrocer.co.uk

Licence 999 - advice line
If you have an urgent licensing problem, call an experienced licensing solicitor 24/7 for FREE initial advice on... 0337 007 999
www.licence999.com

Local Authorities Co-ordinators of Regulatory Services (LACORS)
LACORS covers a variety of council services including alcohol and public entertainment licensing
www.LACORS.gov.uk

Morning Advertiser
For pub trade news and vacancies
www.morningadvertiser.co.uk

Off Licence News
The voice of drinks retailing for the 'off' trade
www.offlicencenews.co.uk

Pass Scheme
Details of all PASS (Proof of Age Standards) Schemes
www.pass-scheme.org.uk

Performing Rights Society (PRS)
Details of music licensing for your business
www.prsformusic.com

Phonographic Performance Ltd (PPL)
Playing recorded music & videos in public ? - look here for details of the licences required
www.ppluk.com

Poppleston Allen Licensing Solicitors
The biggest and best known licensing practice in the UK
www.popall.co.uk

Portman Group
Operates a code of practice on the marketing standards for alcohol producers and promotes social responsibility across the industry. Website includes information on sensible drinking, drink driving and dealing with young people
www.portmangroup.co.uk

Pubwatch
Providing guidance on the establishment and organisation of pubwatch schemes
www.nationalpubwatch.org.uk

Scottish Government
For details and information about the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005
www.scotland.gov.uk

Scottish Licensed Trade Association
A body representing the interests of all sections of licensed trade in Scotland
www.slta.info

Security Industry Authority (SIA)
For details of the employment and licensing of security staff
www.the-sia.org.uk

Smoke Free England
information & guidance about smoke-free legislation - includes no-smoking signage
www.smokefreeengland.co.uk

Think Road Safety
Government website giving details of current drink-driving campaigns
www.thinkroadsafety.org.uk

Validate UK - proof of age scheme
A voluntary proof of age scheme for all ages
www.validateuk.co.uk

Wine & Spirit Trade Association
Represents the wine & spirit trade - promoting responsible production, marketing & sale of alcohol
www.wsta.co.uk

Young Scot
Scottish Youth information website including PASS approved proof-of-age cards
www.youngscot.org