Licensing law

Call and response: getting in touch with thinly stretched local authorities

24-Sep-2018 By Poppleston Allen

A squeeze on local authorities has pushed licensing even further down the ladder of importance.

Licensee jailed for contempt of court relating to Sky Sports infringements

21-Sep-2018 By Stuart Stone

Following legal action taken by Sky, the Court of Session in Edinburgh has imposed a 14-day prison sentence on the former designated premises manager (DPM) of the Clachan Bar in Whitburn, West Lothian, after he was found in contempt of court.

Poppleston Allen promotes Steve Burnett to associate

11-Sep-2018 By Emily Hawkins

Alcohol licensing law firm Poppleston Allen has announced a promotion for solicitor Steve Burnett to associate as of this month.

Need to know: pub beer gardens and licensing laws

06-Sep-2018 By Poppleston Allen

The pub garden, be it a grassed expanse, an inner city stone flagged sanctum or an elaborately planted feast for the eyes, is always a much sought-after idyll for a drink or a meal.

Top tips: take steps to avoid noise complaints

23-Aug-2018 By Poppleston Allen

The unusually hot weather over the past few months has meant that many operators have used any external space to their full extent.

Know your off-sale rules and Sky Sports permissions

13-Aug-2018 By Poppleston Allen

When it comes to off-sales and permissions for broadcasting live sport, what are the rules?

Top tips: search for a way to keep customers safe

13-Aug-2018 By Poppleston Allen

You may sometimes carry out searches of your customers, particularly if you trade late at night or have a condition attached to your licence requiring you to do so.

Making the most of the hot weather

13-Aug-2018 By Poppleston Allen

It is fair to say that the prolonged period of hot weather has taken us all by surprise, lasting much longer than the usual couple of weeks of sunshine we usually experience during the
summer.

Businesses denied licences for Brighton Pride

03-Aug-2018 By Emily Hawkins

Licences were denied for a range of Brighton-based businesses in the run-up to this year’s Pride festivities.

Legal Q&A: sweepstake rules and lottery vending machines

30-Jul-2018 By Poppleston Allen

The latest legal Q&A from specialist licensing solicitor Poppleston Allen examines rules governing pub sweepstakes and lottery vending machines.

Hackney council approves strict licensing policy

20-Jul-2018 By Emily Hawkins

A London borough council has voted to implement a strict curfew for all new licences, despite claims the policy will damage the night-time economy.

App launches to combat confusion over cumulative impact zones

16-Jul-2018 By Emily Hawkins

A service to quickly map the alcohol restrictions of more than 200 cumulative impact zones has been launched by the licensing solicitors Poppleston Allen.

Legal Q&A: TENs and converting space

11-Jul-2018 By Poppleston Allen

The latest legal Q&A from specialist licensing solicitors Poppleston Allen looks at temporary event notices (TENs) and space conversion.

Family matters at licensed premises

11-Jul-2018 By Poppleston Allen

The summer holidays are fast approaching and you may notice an increase in the number of families coming into your premises with children. It is important that staff are trained in relation to the presence of children and your responsibilities under the...

Sports betting: It’s not worth gambling with your licence

11-Jul-2018 By Poppleston Allen

We are a nation of punters. No doubt some of you reading this will have put a bet on a horse running in the Grand National or at Cheltenham or, more recently at Ascot, or on a team to win the World Cup in Russia (although hopefully not Saudi Arabia!).