There has recently been much discussion - some serious and some tongue in cheek - about the merits of eating a scotch egg as a midday or main evening table meal, and if one Scotch egg isn’t enough to constitute it being the main meal would two suffice?...
The old proverb that "necessity is the mother of invention" has been ringing in pub operators’ ears throughout the Covid-19 pandemic even if their tills haven’t quite been ringing at the same frequency.
The latest legal Q&A from Poppleston Allen sees the specialist licensing solicitors field questions on paying the late-night levy, collecting customer payments and gaming machines.
In the latest Legal Q&A from specialist licensing solicitors Poppleston Allen, we take a closer look at licence and permit renewal as well as the potential drawbacks of a company voluntary arrangement.
At the time of writing (1 June), we are still awaiting both relaxation of the lockdown regulations and guidance for the hospitality sector from the Government on reopening and, until then, we are all still flailing around in the darkness.
The latest legal Q&A from specialist licensing solicitors Poppleston Allen covers the rules around late-night refreshments and refurbishment proposals during Covid-19 lockdown.
Since the Government announced we should avoid non-essential contact and, in particular, confined spaces such as pubs and restaurants, our world of hospitality has changed beyond all recognition.
It is real. We knew it was coming, but many, including myself, did not foresee the devastation to our health, our lifestyle and the economy that coronavirus would bring to the UK.
A premises licence is a precious asset – lose it and not only will you lose precious trade in the intervening period but you have no guarantee that an application for a new licence will be granted with the same hours and conditions.
Over the recent weeks and months, we have noticed an increase in both industry and local/national media reports regarding gaming machines in pubs and test purchasing.
The latest legal Q&A from specialist licensing solicitor Poppleston Allen covers Natasha’s Law and what to consider when enhancing your pub’s vegan menu.
This year is likely to start with the arrival of another late-night levy. This time in Redbridge, where the full council will meet in a few weeks’ time to decide on adopting the levy.
The latest Legal Q&A from specialist licensing solicitor Poppleston Allen covers visits from the environmental health officer and the next steps for licensees facing a summary review.
The Institute of Licensing is conducting a survey on white collar boxing, after being contacted by a media company working on a documentary on the subject.
One of the clichés in the licensing process is for us licensing lawyers to tell the authorities and the licensing committee that our client is ‘a good operator’.
Nelson Mandela once said: “A nation should not be judged by how it treats its highest citizens, but its lowest ones,” and this principle could be applied to the late-night economy as well.
The latest legal Q&A from specialist licensing solicitors Poppleston Allen covers the impact of cumulative impact policy on variation and TENs and capacities.
Now Christmas is over and the dust has settled on the busiest time of the year for the trade, you might be mulling over what you can do in the next 12 months to give your business the edge.
The latest legal Q&A from specialist licensing solicitors Poppleston Allen covers live music in beer gardens and competitors’ tables and chairs outside of premises.
The latest legal Q&A from specialist licensing solicitors Poppleston Allen covers lapse of licence, the impact of bankruptcy on a licence and applications for extended hours.
At this time of year, it is worthwhile reminding operators that Christmas and new year attract office parties and celebrations that will likely take place at licensed premises.
The latest legal Q&A from specialist licensing solicitors Poppleston Allen covers potential licence variations following building works and noise abatement notices.
Where operators have such permissions but are short on time, my advice has been to speak to the police and licensing officers – the majority take a relaxed view, according to specialist licensing solicitors Poppleston Allen.
We have recently been involved in several cases where the premises licence has lapsed by virtue of the licence holder becoming insolvent or being dissolved.
The latest legal Q&A from specialist licensing solicitors Poppleston Allen covers pub A-boards and placement of gaming machines and on-site cash points.
The latest legal Q&A from specialist licensing solicitors Poppleston Allen covers late temporary event notice refusal and informing licensing authorities of variations from layout plans.
September is here and the students are back. There will naturally be an increase in posters and flyers as well as social media advertisements for operators publicising promotions at their venues.
The latest legal Q&A from specialist licensing solicitors Poppleston Allen addresses the serving of Hygiene Emergency Prohibition Notices and shadow premises licences.
Whether you are looking to take over an existing premises or starting from scratch, it is not always clear which regulations apply to your business and how you achieve compliance with them.
