The Government has today launched a consultation proposing a relaxation of licensing hours to mark the wedding of Prince William and Catherine Middleton on 29th April 2011. The consultation proposes that all licensed premises in England and Wales should be able to open until 1am on Friday 29th April and Saturday 30th April for the sale of alcohol for consumption on the premises and the provision of regulated entertainment.
The Government is inviting views on this proposal. The consultation will run for two weeks starting from today, Wednesday 12th January 2011 and will close on Wednesday 26th January 2011. The full consultation document and information on how to respond can be found on the Home Office website. The link to access the consultation document and online consultation response form is below.