Update on Outdoor Events and Covid-19
12th August 2020 by Philip Day
If you are involved in the Outdoor Events industry, not only have the last few months been a uniquely challenging time, but you may also have become increasingly bewildered with trying to keep up with the onslaught of regulations that have been issued.
New government guidance out this week has stated that,
“with the exceptions of large sporting events, outdoor events that are organised by businesses, charitable organisations, and public bodies are allowed to take place provided they have carried out a thorough risk assessment and taken all reasonable steps to mitigate the risk of viral transmission, taking into account that risk assessment, in line with COVID-19 Secure guidance.”
Philip Day, Laceys specialist Licensing solicitor, provides some valuable insight into this latest guidance alongside looking at licensing regulations from a legal perspective and what councils can and can’t enforce with regard outdoor events taking place.
If you would like any further information regarding licensing queries in relation to Outdoor Events please contact Philip Day at p.day@laceyssolicitors.co.uk or 01202 755216.
Philip Day
Consultant — Licensing and Regulatory
Direct dial: 01202 377867
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“Philip is a leading figure in the world of licensing. If he doesn’t know it, it’s not worth knowing. I’ve known Philip for over 10 years and have benefited greatly from his experience over the years both when paying for his services and as a friend. If you need somebody to represent you, look no further.”
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“As one of the highest profile licensed events in the local area, it is vitally important to us that we carefully manage our relationships with the local authority and community whilst concurrently being able to manage the commercial performance of the business. The professional management of our Premises Licence and execution of our responsibilities is fundamental to this and we are lucky to count Laceys, and Philip Day in particular, as a formidable cornerstone of this process. We consider ourselves extremely fortunate to have one of the UK's most prominent licensing solicitors on our doorstep and appreciate his ongoing support for our continued growth.”
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“A fantastic service given by Philip, with great advice and clear communication at every stage – always delivered with confidence and no small amount of charm. We're delighted with a fantastic result, much of that down to the skills, experience and approach at Laceys.”
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“Philip continues to be the foremost licensing solicitor in Bournemouth (and no doubt far and wide). Excellent analysis of current licensing conditions and valuable advise as to likely outcomes.”
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“I really appreciated Philip Day’s advice and the way he dealt with this matter, he was very responsive which was really important for me.”
Philip graduated from Trinity College Cambridge in 1978 with an Upper Second BA in Law and was admitted as a solicitor in January 1981 having been articled in the Government Legal Service. After working as a prosecutor for HM Customs and Excise for two years, Philip moved into private practice in Reading. There, he specialised in criminal work both prosecuting for agencies such as British Transport Police, Hampshire Police, The Department of Trade and Industry and the RSPCA and defending private clients before beginning to specialise in licensing in 1985.
Philip moved to Bournemouth in 2001 and has ever since specialised in alcohol and entertainment licensing for pubs, clubs, hotels, restaurants, off-licences and events, including large scale outdoor festivals and fairs as well as betting and gaming. His practice and experience includes associated work such as noise and environmental issues.
Outside of work, Philip has a busy family life as well as being a Town Councillor and organises events on behalf of Ringwood Council, including Fireworks displays and the annual Christmas lights switch-on and festive market.
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