The SIA joined forces with Northamptonshire Police, Corby Borough Council and Trading Standards officers to carry out random license checks at Corby’s pubs and bars.

The SIA inspected door supervisors to ensure they were displaying valid SIA licences. Just one individual was found to have an expired licence. Trading Standards conducted alcohol tests while the Council checked venues were adhering to licensing conditions and the police looked at various issues including Health and Safety.

The leader of Corby Borough Council commented: “Corby Borough Council prides itself on working closely with its partner agencies on initiatives such as this. We’re very pleased that the SIA operation has highlighted the majority of door staff and premises within the Borough to be complying with licensing regulations.”

SIA head of investigation, Nigel Davies added: “While I’m pleased that the majority of door staff were working legally, I must remind all door supervisors that they must apply to renew their licence in good time.”

Davies added: “The Licensing Act 2003 stipulates that where door supervisors are used by premises, those individuals must be SIA licensed and if not, that venue is in breach of their premises licence.”

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