Licensing Law Consultancy (LLC) has, for the third time, hosted the National Licensing Week Event 2023 in Nottingham, an event described as “spectacular.”
The National Licensing Week Event was conceived and first delivered in June 2019 by Walaiti Rathore and Licensing Law Consultancy.
The purpose was to support the Institute of Licensing’s annual National Licensing Week campaign, with a large scale national event to celebrate and raise awareness of licensing and the role it plays in everyday lives.
Once again, the event was a private invitation-only black tie celebration. These events have been attended over the years by representatives of the Institute of Licensing, directors of UK Hospitality and the Confederation of British Industry, Pub Watch, the Gambling Commission, Hospitality Association, leading operators with a local and national presence, representatives from international hospitality brands as well as leading businesses and professionals from all sectors.
Guests, over the years, have been treated to canapes, a three course meal, unlimited complimentary drinks all evening, spectacular entertainment acts and music, and have received various gifts including items from fashion designer Paul Smith.
The evening this year was compered, once again, by Bikram Rathore, who gave an overview of licensing’s importance and pivotal role in our efforts to recover from the number of crises currently shaping our economic landscape, before introducing a stellar line up of speakers; Dan Davies, the UK Chair of the Institute of Licensing and CEO of Rock Point Leisure, Karl Thomas, Chief Inspector of Nottinghamshire Police for the city centre, George Wishart from the Licensed Trade Charity, and Marcellus Baz, winner of BBC Sports Personality of the Year and CEO of the Switch Up group.
All speakers emphasised the importance of partnership working to help overcome the current challenges faced in hospitality and licensing, to ensure vibrancy and safety in businesses as well as in our communities.
Walaiti Rathore said: “I am humbled, once again, by all the guests who attended as it would not have been possible without them, some of whom travelled long distances to Nottingham to support LLC and this event.
“These events continue the aim of involving representatives or members of organisations within or closely connected to licensing and also people from businesses and professionals with no such connections. This has proved to be the best way to reach out to the wider public.
“A special mention this year for Alea for their continued incredible support as well as Michael Wisher Team Support, Chaiiwala, Equinox Audio Visual, Freedom Brewery and Clever Socks.”
