Should this be restricted to pubs, hotels, restaurants, conference centres, higher education institutions and indoor arenas?
13. Later opening should not be restricted to particular categories of premises; local circumstances should direct decisions on opening hours for particular premises. Should the restriction on bar opening in places of public entertainment be eased? 14. The restriction on bar opening in places of public entertainment should be eased. Again, it should be for the courts/district councils to judge whether longer opening hours are appropriate according to the circumstances. Are you satisfied with the proposals for rights of objection to later opening by people in the vicinity of the premises? 15. Rights of objection by local people should certainly be taken into account. The licensing regime should work for the benefit of all sections of the community and take account of all views. We are keen to ensure that there are robust controls contained within the Guidance to prevent spurious or vexatious objections. How do you think a tiered system of penalty points should work and what should the r