"Fife Council's licensing board has agreed that premises will be able to stay open until half an hour after games involving the two sides come to an end."
"Councillor Carol Lindsay, who put forward the proposals, said 'The motion prioritises fixtures involving Scotland and England where we can expect the greatest level of attendances.'"
"Venues must currently be authorised to provide televised sport and entertainment to be eligible for the later opening hours."
"Kimberley Langley, depute clerk to the licensing board, said there was 'no obligation' for premises to take advantage of the extended hours."
Fife Council's licensing board has approved extended opening hours for pubs to screen World Cup matches involving Scotland and England. Venues can remain open until half an hour after these games conclude. This policy applies to quarter finals, semi finals, and the final, with options for other matches based on local demand. Councillor Carol Lindsay emphasized the focus on fixtures with expected high attendance. Venues must be authorized for televised sports and are encouraged to implement ticketing systems. No current applications for fan zones have been submitted.
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