Licensing Committee

Legal advice

Beware of the appeals 'lottery'

20-May-2016 By Poppleston Allen

We are now into the 11th year since ‘licensing reform’ and the old system is becoming a dot on the horizon; anyone involved in the industry for fewer than 10 years is likely to think a ‘transfer session’ means a football transfer window-inspired drinking...

Legal advice

Legal Q&A: Foolish whiskey move sees licence revoked

05-Feb-2016 By Poppleston Allen

This week's legal advice focuses on what happens when your licence is revoked for buying drinks on which duty has not been paid.

Police

Pub warned for playing Peppa Pig theme during police visit

11-Dec-2015 By Oli Gross

Licensees have been urged to respect police after a pub was warned for playing the Peppa Pig soundtrack when officers visited.

Late-night levies & EMROs: progress report

08-Nov-2013 By Poppleston Allen

An update on the situation across the country by licensing specialists Poppleston Allen.

Warrington rejects EMRO; Woking rejects EMRO and late-night levy

16-Oct-2013 By Ellie Bothwell

Warrington Council has voted against the introduction of an early morning restriction order (EMRO) and Woking councillors have rejected plans to introduce either an EMRO or a late-night levy.

Milton Keynes defers late-night levy

27-Jun-2013 By Ellie Bothwell

Milton Keynes Council has deferred making a decision over whether to introduce a late-night levy.