Licensing law

Legal Q&A: noise abatement notices and licensed premises acquisitions

12-Nov-2019 By Poppleston Allen

The latest legal Q&A from specialist licensing solicitors Poppleston Allen covers potential licence variations following building works and noise abatement notices.

Applying for TENS against the clock

12-Nov-2019 By Poppleston Allen

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.

Pubs can stay open longer for VE Day

25-Oct-2019 By Nikkie Thatcher

Plans to extend pub licensing hours across England and Wales to mark the 75th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day have been announced by the Home Secretary.

Should pubs serve under-18s alcohol-free beer?

22-Oct-2019 By Alice Leader

Every day, food and drinks such as a ripe banana or a slice of bread contain similar amounts of alcohol as an ‘alcohol-free’ beer, yet some operators do not permit sales of non-alcoholic drinks.

Pub may lose licence after Facebook post ‘inciting violence’

22-Oct-2019 By Emily Hawkins

A Stockton-on-Tees pub could have its licence revoked after police intervened over a Facebook post that its MP described as glorifying domestic violence.

Top tips: considerations for your beer festival

21-Oct-2019 By Poppleston Allen

What extra legal work could holding a beer festival at your pub entail?

Beware of insolvency complexities

21-Oct-2019 By 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.

Legal Q&A: licence amendments and splitting area coverage

21-Oct-2019 By Poppleston Allen

The latest legal Q&A from specialist licensing solicitors Poppleston Allen covers licence amendments and splitting area coverage.

My Shout

Exploitation of loyal licensees continues today

21-Oct-2019 By Phil Dixon

Pub trade consultant Phil Dixon ponders whether or not long serving publicans are being exploited for their loyalty and service.

Legal Q&A: A-board policy, gaming machines and ATMs

09-Oct-2019 By Poppleston Allen

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.

Top tips: Start applications for Bonfire Night now

09-Oct-2019 By Poppleston Allen

If you are planning to host a Bonfire Night celebration this year, there are a number of items that you need to consider.

Law change may boost ‘failed’ levy

09-Oct-2019 By Poppleston Allen

Although the late-night levy has been largely shunned, geographical changes may see more implementations.

Top ranking for Poppleston Allen licensing team

07-Oct-2019 By Alice Leader

Alcohol licensing law company – Poppleston Allen – and its team of solicitors have been acknowledged for its licensing, achieving Tier 1 status in both the East Midlands and London, according to the latest results from Legal 500.

Pubs ‘to do more’ to prevent underage gambling

04-Oct-2019 By Alice Leader

The British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) and UKHospitality (UKH) have united to tackle the issue of underage gambling and believe pubs ‘should be doing more’ to prevent it.

Legal Q&A: Late TEN rejection and slight licensing variation

24-Sep-2019 By Poppleston Allen

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.