The following is issued on behalf of the Liquor Licensing Board:

     The Liquor Licensing Board will meet on Tuesday (April 30) to consider seven applications for new issue, renewal and amendment of liquor licences.

     The applications are (not in order of discussion):
 
Hong Kong:
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11 Westside and Winstons Coffee in Kennedy Town
AVENGERS and Shahrazad in Central
Le Quinze Vins Hong Kong in Wan Chai
 
Kowloon:
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Penthouse 2 in Prince Edward
 
New Territories:
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FREE HOUSE BAR AND CAFE in Tai Po
 
     The meeting will be held at 9.45am in the conference room, Room 102, 1/F, 258 Queen's Road East, Wan Chai. Members of the public are welcome to attend, except during the private session on confidential items.

     Police advise motorists that special traffic arrangements will be implemented in Sha Tin to facilitate the race meeting today (April 28).

     The arrangements will come into effect two hours before the start of the first race and will last until the crowds have dispersed after the race meeting.

     Appropriate traffic signs will be put up and police will be on hand to guide motorists.

     The Police also appeal to people going to Sha Tin Racecourse for the race meeting and to Happy Valley Racecourse for cross betting to make maximum use of public transport.

     Parking spaces at the two racecourses are available only to holders of appropriate permits issued by Hong Kong Jockey Club and any vehicles illegally parked will be towed away.

     To enable park users with and without pets to enjoy park facilities together in an inclusive environment, the Leisure and Cultural Services Department launched the Trial Scheme for Inclusive Parks for Pets in January.
      
     News.gov.hk spoke to the department's Chief Leisure Manager and some members of the public to discuss how the scheme helps promote exchanges and integration in the community.
      
     The story appears on news.gov.hk today (April 28) in both text and video format.

The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:

     During the service demand surge, the Hospital Authority is closely monitoring the service demand of Accident and Emergency Departments and the occupancy rate in public hospitals. Key service statistics are being issued daily for public information. Details are in the appended table.

Attention TV/radio announcers:

Please broadcast the following as soon as possible:

Here is an item of interest to swimmers.

     The Leisure and Cultural Services Department announced today (April 28) that due to big waves, the red flag has been hoisted at Clear Water Bay Second Beach in Sai Kung District.  Beach-goers are advised not to swim at the beach.