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02/11/2011 10:10

Discussion Paper: OPEN Sydney - Future Directions for Sydney at Night

The City of Sydney have drawn together the findings from their 2011 research and consultation programme into proposed directions for night-time Sydney. Responses to this document will form the basis of the OPEN Sydney Policy, an ambitious 20-year vision for the night-time economy. Click here to Download

20/08/2011 14:17

BBC Radio 4 'Ibiza: Britain's Balearic Soul' to be broadcast Sat 27 Aug 2011 10:30 GMT

Phil contributes to a BBC Radio 4 documentary narrated by Dr Kate O'Brien (University of Kent) on the development and regulation of dance music scenes and their continuing influence on youth cultures and 'lifestyle' markers in the UK and beyond. Other contributors include DJs Paul Oakenfold, Pete Tong, Alfredo and a former senior police chief, instrumental in enacting the British state's response to the rave phenomena. Perhaps the last 'organic' youth culture?

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b013r76j

* The programme's producers promise a suitably uplifting soundtrack!

15/08/2011 08:05

City of Sydney: Night-Time Economy Management: International Research and Practice Literature Review

In August 2011, Phil visited Sydney to present the findings of a 200-page Final Report entitled Night-Time Economy Management: International Research and Practice: A Review for the City of Sydney.

The research has been commissioned by Sydney to inform its Night-Time City Policy (NTCP), a 20-year vision for the development of a thriving, sustainable and diverse night-time economy within which positive cultural and economic benefits are built upon the foundations of a safe and welcoming social environment and a supporting infrastructure of regulation and services. Phil's visit provided the opportunity to brief key policy and stakeholder groups, including senior New South Wales government, The Lord Mayor, City of Sydney Directors and CEO, the Office of Liquor, Gaming and Racing, retail, licensed trade and cultural sector members, NSW Police, and local academics.

21/03/2011 16:53

Night-Time Economy Research in Liverpool March-September 2011

Along with M.E.L Research, the leading Birmingham-based market research company, Phil has been commissioned to design and conduct a public consultation exercise on the night-time economy in Liverpool city centre. Funded by Liverpool City Council, the consultation seeks the views of local residents, businesses and Responsible Authorities concerning the designation of one or more Cumulative Impact Zones in central Liverpool. The study explores current strategies for managing the night-time city and draws recommendations on how these might be improved through an effective and proportionate local licensing strategy. Our Draft Report was delivered in August, 2011.

24/01/2011 14:25

Government of Western Australia: Evidence to the Education and Health Standing Committee, 2011

Phil gave evidence on alcohol and drug use trends and related UK policy initiatives to the Education and Health Standing Committee of the Western Australian Parliament. The meeting was held on 31 January, 2011 at Australia House, in Central London.

10/01/2011 15:51

European Commission Safer Drinking Scenes (SDS) Project 2011-13

Phil has joined the Expert Committee of the European Commission funded, Safer Drinking Scenes (SDS) Project, launched at a meeting in Paris on 18-20 January 2011. The project forms part of the work of the European Forum for Urban Security (www.efus.eu), a pan-European network of 300 local authorities and involves sharing best practice in alcohol harm reduction between EU states and the funding of targeted local initiatives. As part of the work, detailed case studies of the night-time economies of ten European cities will be produced, following site visits conducted throughout 2011.

04/08/2010 10:24

Alcohol Law Enforcement in England and Wales. A research collaboration with Dr Fiona Measham of Lancaster University. Published October 2011

Alongside Dr Fiona Measham, Senior Lecturer in Criminology at the University of Lancaster, Phil has been commissioned by The Portman Group, a UK drinks industry social responsibility organisation, to explore current enforcement of the laws concerning the sale and consumption of alcohol. The project focuses upon licensing law and relevant criminal justice sanctions / anti-social behaviour legislation as applied in different regional contexts. The views of community safety practitioners and other interested parties are sought concerning the suitability and efficacy of current laws and regulations, together with the Government proposals on licensing contained in the Police Reform and Social Responsibility Bill, 2010-2011. The Final Report has now been published on-line at http://www.portmangroup.org.uk/?pid=39&level=2

15/04/2010 15:09

Alcohol Concern Factsheet: Alcohol, Crime and Disorder in the Night-time Economy (September 2010)

Phil has been commissioned by Alcohol Concern to contribute to their series of on-line Factsheets. The report, to be published by Alcohol Concern on 1 September 2010, will be co-authored by Dr Andrew Newton of the Centre for Applied Criminology, University of Huddersfield, a lead researcher on the Home Office evaluations of the Licensing Act 2003.