Licensing law

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.

Pub hit with £10k bill for illegal sports screening

20-Sep-2019 By Emily Hawkins

Three licensees from one pub were ordered to pay costs of almost £11k after illegally screening Sky Sports.

Legal Q&A: Hygiene Emergency Prohibition Notices and shadow premises licences

12-Sep-2019 By Poppleston Allen

The latest legal Q&A from specialist licensing solicitors Poppleston Allen addresses the serving of Hygiene Emergency Prohibition Notices and shadow premises licences.

Top tips: compliance with regulations

12-Sep-2019 By Poppleston Allen

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.

Regional inconsistencies in the licensing process continue

12-Sep-2019 By Poppleston Allen

There always have been and always will be inconsistencies in the licensing process.

Legal Q&A: furniture highway and age challenge policy

29-Aug-2019 By Poppleston Allen

The latest legal Q&A from specialist licensing solicitors Poppleston Allen covers outdoor furniture licences and age verification policies.

Top tips: your checklist for inspection visits

29-Aug-2019 By Poppleston Allen

I have received a number of queries from clients in the past few weeks relating to inspection visits from licensing authorities.

Recognising the communal benefit of pubs

29-Aug-2019 By Poppleston Allen

Pubs offer more than just a place where drinks and food can be purchased

Pubs ‘cannot be complacent’ on underage drinkers

27-Aug-2019 By Emily Hawkins

Pubs have been urged to keep up their work on spotting underage drinkers as NHS figures show that pubs are the least likely place for school children to get alcohol.

Heathrow Airport launches new National Pubwatch scheme

12-Aug-2019 By Stuart Stone

Heathrow Airport has launched an airside Pubwatch scheme to make the airport a safer environment for its 80m passengers per year.