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Licensing or planning - which one first?

By Felix Faulkner, solicitor, Poppleston Allen

Licensing and planning, the old chicken and egg scenario, but do we need a new beast entirely?

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Dealing with noise complaints

By Elizabeth Varley, solicitor, Poppleston Allen

Noise can arise from your premises in a variety of ways, this could be from the provision of entertainment such as live or recorded music, people waiting outside for taxis or refuse collection.

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Allergen advice from Poppleston Allen

By Graeme Cushion, partner, Poppleston Allen

A recently publicised incident in a Nottingham café has served as a useful reminder to operators of the need to be on top of their communications with customers in terms of allergens.

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Sip Smart: Unlocking success with low and no alcohol drinks

By Alex Tomlinson, solicitor at Poppleston Allen

Over recent years, low-alcohol drinks have surged in popularity, with health-conscious customers and those seeking more moderate alcohol consumption benefitting from an increase of flavourful lower-alcoholic drinks.

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Maintaining cleanliness standards on your premises

By Paula Kioko, marketing associate, Poppleston Allen

Lately, we have been seeing more and more venues being fined under Food Safety Regulations due to cleanliness issues and mice infestations which it just goes to show how important it is to act quickly when a problem pops up.

Legal Q&A: potential smoking ban in pub gardens (Credit:Getty/SimpleImages)

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Legal Q&A: potential smoking ban in beer gardens

By Jonathan Smith, partner, Poppleston Allen

With the new Labour Government considering the introduction of a smoking ban in such places as beer gardens, outdoor shelters, parks etc, it would seem a sensible time to deal with commonly asked questions about the current position with customers smoking.

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Top tips on planning ahead and using TENs

By Poppleston Allen associate solicitor, Suraj Desor

With Halloween, Bonfire Night, the festive period and New Year’s Eve all coming up within the next few months, now is an apt time to plan ahead for those special events and any Temporary Event Notices (TENs) you may require.

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Challenges around highway use 'frustrating and unnecessary'

By James Anderson, partner at Poppleston Allen

There is another challenge faced by the hospitality industry in England not getting as much publicity as others such as staffing, business rates and rising costs; the use of highways for tables, chairs and other structures to entertain customers.

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Legal Q&A: on-site betting and gambling machines

By Imogen Moss, associate solicitor, Poppleston Allen

With the start of the football season now upon us, licensing solicitors Poppleston Allen has answered operators questions around in-venue commercial betting and gambling machines.

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The rise, fall and rise again of the pub piano

By Joe Harvey, associate solicitor, Poppleston Allen

I recently found myself examining my aging features in the mirror and concluded I was ripe for a mid-life crisis.

Licensee rights over asking customers to leave

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When are you legally allowed to ask customers to leave?

By Carl Weston, head of marketing and partner (non-solicitor), Poppleston Allen

You might have seen in the news – or on social media- a recent story about a pub landlord who asked a group of people to leave his premises.

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Tips for avoiding issues while maximising your beer garden

By David Inzani, partner, Poppleston Allen

Every year the brief British summer brings out the fair-weather drinkers to quaff cider and Aperol spritz in beer gardens and at bistro tables across the country.

Entertainment rules: operators can have live amplified music until 11pm, Poppleston Allen advises (image: Getty/edelmar)

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Legal Q&A: the rules around live music outside

By Felix Faulkner, solicitor, Poppleston Allen

In this week's licensing column, legal experts Poppleston Allen answered a question around live music in external areas.

Top tips: Poppleston Allen issues advice on how to stay vigilant around underage drinking during the summer holidays (image: Getty/andresr)

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Underage drinking: staying vigilant during summer holidays

By Paula Kioko, marketing associate, Poppleston Allen

The summer holidays bring an influx of customers to pubs and restaurants, creating a lively and bustling atmosphere. However, this busy season also comes with its own challenges, specifically the prevention of underage sales.

Licensing note: operators have been urged to check their licence for the Euros final (image: Getty/FG Trade)

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Reminder: Gov extension only applies to England semi and final so check licence

By Andy Grimsey, senior associate solicitor, Poppleston Allen

Now England have squeezed past Slovakia to set up a quarter-final clash with Switzerland, they have taken another step towards the semi-final and final of Euro 2024, and are keeping the dream of ‘bringing it home’ alive…..albeit just!

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Is a vulnerable person safe in your premises?

By Andy Grimsey, senior associate solicitor, Poppleston Allen

Nowadays it is expected – and quite rightly so – that licensed premises should have a policy, and their staff are trained in it, to recognise and deal with vulnerable persons on their premises.

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Changes to the law on chairs and tables on public highways

By James Anderson, Partner, Poppleston Allen

This week’s top tips looks at table and chair licences for public highways including reference to the change in the law and the process for renewals and new grants.

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Keeping onside with your Euro 2024 screenings

By Jonathan Smith, partner, Poppleston Allen

Pubs do not need permission on premise licenses to broadcast live sport, but there are other considerations operators should take into account ahead of the UEFA Euro 2024 tournament later this summer.

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‘In no way do pubs want to be accused of short serving’

By Nikkie Thatcher

Pubs don’t want to be accused of short serving their customers, one trade body has said in response to the results of research which claimed more than two thirds of beer and wine servings were short measured.

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Top tips for being a good sport this summer

By Joe Harvey, associate solicitor, Poppleston Allen

The recent appearance of that large yellow ball in the sky over battered isles means the return of the Great British Summer and with that a summer chock full of sporting events guaranteed to have customers flocking to your beer gardens and big screen...

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Licensing questions answered ahead of Fury vs Usyk fight

By Paula Kioko, marketing associate at Poppleston Allen

In this week's column, licensing solicitors Poppleston Allen share advice for operators looking to show sporting events this summer.

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Paying attention to policy consultations

By Felix Faulkner, solicitor at Poppleston Allen

Solicitor Felix Faulkner answers your questions around licensing policy in this week's column from Poppleston Allen.

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Top Tips: Making the most out of your premises

By Elizabeth Varley, trainee solicitor at Poppleston Allen

The hospitality industry is in the midst of navigating a very challenging time. The effects of the pandemic and economic challenges have posed unprecedented difficulty for the trade.

Chasing pavements: advice on outside areas (credit: Getty/urbazon)

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Q&A with Poppleston Allen: Pavement Licences

By Rebecca Weller

In this week's column, Poppleston Allen solicitor Alex Tomlinson answers questions on pavement licences for pubs.

Legal update: while there is no legislation going through parliament currently, there is a proposed draft bill (image: Getty/petekarici)

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Martyn’s Law – Where are we now?

By Andy Grimsey, solicitor, Poppleston Allen

I thought I would provide a brief update on Martyn’s Law (also known as the Protect Duty) – proposed legislation to impose a legal requirement on publicly accessible venues to consider the threat from terrorism and to implement proportionate measures.

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Spring has sprung, but keep it down!

By Alex Tomlinson, solicitor, Poppleston Allen

It appears that the issue of noise has reared its head in the hospitality sector again. This time with the conclusion of the long running saga surrounding Manchester nightclub Night & Day, which has been fighting a Noise Abatement Notice served by...

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Licensing Q&A with Poppleston Allen

By Suraj Desor, associate solicitor, Poppleston Allen

In this week's column, Poppleston Allen associate solicitor Suraj Desor answers questions on applying for new premises licenses and changes to existing licenses.

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Licensing terms for expanding your business

By Rebecca Weller

There is a lot of information out there as to what to do with your business and how that will affect your premises licence, for example, extending hours of operation etc.

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Licensing requirements for outdoor events

By Imogen Moss, Associate Solicitor, Poppleston Allen

It’s March already, and most of us will be hoping that the ‘in like a lion, out like lamb’ folklore stands true.

Decision time: Careful consideration is advised on potentially switching to a premises licence (credit: Getty/izusek)

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Legal Q&A: Members’ clubs v pubs – what to consider

By Joe Harvey, associate solicitor, Poppleston Allen

In the latest Q&A with Poppleston Allen, Joe Harvey weighs up the pros and cons of ditching a club premises certificate for a premises licence.

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Top licensing tips on low alcohol and alcohol-free drinks

By Paula Kioko, marketing associate, Poppleston Allen

Customers are increasingly choosing low or alcohol-free drinks, with some adopting a moderation strategy of alternating between alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages during nights out. Researchers indicate that this trend is showing no signs of slowing...

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Navigating off-sales and pavement licences

By David Inzani, partner at Poppleston Allen

In the wake of the challenges posed by the pandemic, the hospitality trade saw significant regulatory changes introduced under the Business and Planning Act.

Licensing knowhow: Poppleston Allen answer questions around trading later hours and extending premises size (image: Getty/VTT Studio)

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Legal Q&A: trading later hours & extending venue rules

By Felix Faulkner, solicitor, Poppleston Allen

In the latest Q&A with Poppleston Allen, the legal experts tackle the rules around extending trading hours and making a premises larger.

Licensing hub with Poppleston Allen: right to refuse service and denying entry? (Credit:Getty/SolStock)

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Right to refuse service and denying entry?

By Elizabeth Varley, trainee solicitor, Poppleston Allen

You may have faced some challenges over the festive period with customers or potential customers challenging you or your staff if you have decided to refuse them service or entry and you may now be questioning whether you made the right decision or are...

Mouse trap: operators have been urged to be robust in their attitude to food safety to avoid potential issues around rodents (image: Getty/Andyworks)

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Mice on the move

By Graeme Cushion, partner, Poppleston Allen

While I do not profess to be any kind of expert on the behaviour of rodents, I have heard anecdotally that the various lockdowns which we have all experienced may have had a knock-on effect on the rodent population as well.

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BBPA supports licensing hours extension bill

By Amelie Maurice-Jones

The British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA) was proud to support an MP’s drop-in event ahead of the second reading of her bill that will help pubs extend opening hours during national events.

Hitting the target: darts is enjoying a boost in popularity and Alex Tomlinson (right) has advice for pubs (credit: Getty/Jovan Doncic)

Darts – what are the rules for pubs?

By Alex Tomlinson, solicitor at Poppleston Allen

This week, we saw 16-year-old Luke Littler compete in the PDC World Darts Championship final before losing 7-4 to Luke Humphries.

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Tying up loose ends – changes to licensing law in 2024

By Andy Grimsey, solicitor, Poppleston Allen

So, welcome to 2024. We usually write a piece at this time of year looking forward to likely changes in the licensing landscape over the next 12 months, and this year is no different.

Advice provided: questions around refurbishments and bingo are answered (image: Getty/IvanWuPI)

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Q&A: notifying councils about refurbs and under 18s playing bingo

By Imogen Moss, associate solicitor, Poppleston Allen

Poppleston Allen answers questions about having to notify local authorities about changes to a property and looks at the rules around under 18s playing bingo.

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