South Aberdeenshire Licensing Forum

Introduction

The South Aberdeenshire Licensing Forum was established in 2007 and covers the Kincardine and Mearns area and the Marr area (not including the Huntly East and West wards). The Forum sits quarterly, with public meetings being held in Stonehaven.

Latest News

Alteration to South Aberdeenshire Licensing Forum's Constitution

At its meeting on Wednesday 10 March, 2010, the South Aberdeenshire Licensing Forum altered its Constitution so to reduce the minimum age at which a person is eligible to apply for membership, from 18 to 16. The Forum is keen to hear from young people, aged 16 and above, with an interest in local licensing iissues.

Department of Health Consultation on Improving Information on Alcohol Labels

The South Licensing Forum is keen to seek the views of the local community on improving information on alcohol labels. In joint consultation with Devolved Administrations, the Department of Health is consulting on options on how best to improve unit and health information for consumers on alcohol labels. Do you think alcohol labels should include:

• information on the number of units;
• a message about responsible drinking;
• guidance on NHS limits;
• a warning about alcohol consumption when pregnant; and
• the DrinkAware logo and website address;

The consultation documents can be accessed in full by clicking here. Should you wish to provide the Forum with your views, please email your comments to licensing.forums@aberdeenshire.gov.uk.

The next meeting of the South Aberdeenshire Licensing Forum is on Wednesday, 9 June, 2010, at Viewmount, Stonehaven at 10.30 am.

Membership

• Graham Donald - Health, Social Work & Education (Barnardos Gemini Project)
• Chris Endersen - Licensee
• Grampian Fire and Rescue Service
• Stephen Holt - Resident in Forum Area
• Janet Hood - Resident in Forum Area
• John L Kinsella, Convener - Licensee
• Ewan Kirkpatrick - Licensee
• Robert Lindsay - Licensee
• Elaine Lawson - Health, Social Work & Education (Alcohol & Drugs Development Officer)
• George Masson - Resident in the Forum Area
• Inspector Gillian Milne, Grampian Police
• Margaret Milton - Licensee
• Mr Carl Nelson, Convener, South Aberdeenshire Licensing Board
• Keith Simpson - Senior Licensing Standards Officer, Stonehaven

Constitution

You can access the Forum's Constitution by clicking here.