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Important Notice: Closure of Licensing SAVI

Since our launch, Licensing SAVI has been proud to support thousands of venues across England and Wales in raising safety standards and reducing vulnerability within the night-time economy.

The initiative has operated for five years however, after review, is to close with effect from 30 April 2026.

·       Effective closure date: 30 April 2026

·       Existing accreditations: If a venue is currently accredited their Licensing SAVI accreditation status remains active for the remainder of their one-year accreditation period, with access to all assets. However they will not be able to renew their accreditation once it expires

·       New applications: We will not be accepting new accreditation applications from venues

Who to Contact Now:

·       For Licensing SAVI specific queries: Please contact 

·       For licensing advice & safety concerns: Please contact your local Police Alcohol Licensing Officer (PALO)

·       For regulatory or statutory enquiries: Please contact your Local Authority Licensing Team

Freshers week - what to do in the event of a potential spiking

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The National Police Chiefs Council and the College of Policing have written some information for people on the steps they should take if they’ve been spiked.

This information has been designed to help potential victims of spiking, and their friends and family, to access clear advice about what to do, including the importance of reporting to the police.

The messages have been written with input from organisations across health, the night-time economy, policing and the third sector, and talk about the importance of reporting spiking incidents, alongside practical information on the testing process.

The messages can be accessed here What_should_I_do_if_Ive_been_spiked.pdf