| Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) |
| www.thelocalshop.com |
| Representing and supporting the interests of convenience store retailers |
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| Association of Licensed Multiple Retailers (ALMR) |
| www.almr.org.uk |
| Representing independent operators of pubs, bars and restaurants |
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| BII |
| www.bii.org |
| The professional body for the licensed retail industry |
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| BIIAB |
| www.biiab.org |
| The Awarding Body of the BII, specialists in developing and awarding qualifications to support people at all levels of the licensed retail industry |
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| BII Scotland |
| www.biiscotland.org |
| Supporting the licensed hospitality and licensed retail trade in Scotland
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| British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) |
| www.beerandpub.com |
| An association that provides guidance covering such areas as security, drugs awareness, drinks promotions and noise control |
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| British Hospitality Association |
| www.BHA.org.uk |
| The national trade association for hotels, restaurants and caterers representing almost 50000 establishments |
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| British Retail Consortium (BRC) |
| www.brc.org.uk |
| Trade Association representing retailers. Advice offered includes prevention of under-age sales, staff training and other best practice |
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| Chartered Institute of Environmental Health |
| www.CIEH.org |
| A professional, awarding and campaigning body at the forefront of environmental and public health and safety. |
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| Department of Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS) |
| www.culture.gov.uk |
| Full details of the Licensing Act 2003, including downloadable application forms and information about your Licensing Authority |
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| Disclosure Scotland (CRB) |
| www.disclosurescotland.co.uk |
| One of the simplest places to obtain a basic disclosure certificate to support a personal licence application (for England & Wales) |
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| Drugs |
| www.drugs.gov.uk |
| A government website with details of current drugs strategies and campaigns, including downloadable wallcharts and posters |
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| Federation of Licensed Victuallers Associations |
| www.flva.co.uk |
| A members' organisation looking after the business interests of self-employed licensees in the licensed trade |
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| Grocer |
| www.thegrocer.co.uk |
| News, analysis & reports from across the food and drinks retailing sector |
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| Licence 999 - advice line |
| www.licence999.com |
| If you have an urgent licensing problem, call an experienced licensing solicitor 24/7 for FREE initial advice on... 0337 007 999 |
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| Local Authorities Co-ordinators of Regulatory Services (LACORS) |
| www.LACORS.gov.uk |
| LACORS covers a variety of council services including alcohol and public entertainment licensing |
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| Performing Rights Society (PRS) |
| www.prsformusic.com |
| Details of music licensing for your business |
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| Phonographic Performance Ltd (PPL) |
| www.ppluk.com |
| Playing recorded music & videos in public ? - look here for details of the licences required |
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| Poppleston Allen Licensing Solicitors |
| www.popall.co.uk |
| The biggest and best known licensing practice in the UK |
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| Portman Group |
| www.portmangroup.co.uk |
| 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 |
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| Scottish Government |
| www.scotland.gov.uk |
| For details and information about the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005 |
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| Scottish Licensed Trade Association |
| www.slta.info |
| A body representing the interests of all sections of licensed trade in Scotland |
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| Security Industry Authority (SIA) |
| www.the-sia.org.uk |
| For details of the employment and licensing of security staff |
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| Wine & Spirit Trade Association |
| www.wsta.co.uk |
| Represents the wine & spirit trade - promoting responsible production, marketing & sale of alcohol |
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| Young Scot |
| www.youngscot.org |
| Scottish Youth information website including PASS approved proof-of-age cards |
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