Licensing law

Top tips: Put effort into creating an atmosphere

29-Jan-2019 By Poppleston Allen

Like many, I have been wrestling with a slight lack of enthusiasm as we enter the new year.

Legal Q&A: security staff numbers at events and licence applications

18-Jan-2019 By Poppleston Allen

Specialist licensing solicitors Poppleston Allen's latest legal Q&A looks at the rules governing the reduction of security staff numbers for events and applying for a premises licence.

Self service in pubs – risk or reward?

18-Jan-2019 By Poppleston Allen

A trend towards allowing customers to pour their own beer could mean risks over the licensing objectives

Legal Q&A: drinking up time and country pub refurb

04-Jan-2019 By Poppleston Allen

The latest legal Q&A from specialist licensing solicitors Poppleston Allen examines the laws around drinking-up time when filing TENs and country pub refurb.

Legal top tips: advice working at licensed premises

04-Jan-2019 By Poppleston Allen

With a son who has just started a part-time job working behind a bar while at university, it seemed the right time to share the pearls of wisdom I have given him on some of the things he needs to watch out for.

What legal and licensing issues do operators face in 2019?

04-Jan-2019 By Poppleston Allen

With 2018 firmly fixed in our rear view mirror, it’s that time of year where many of us take stock and begin to make resolutions for the forthcoming year.

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Need to know: protecting your business from potential prosecution

11-Dec-2018 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.

Legal top tips: Expect rise in underage test purchases

05-Dec-2018 By Poppleston Allen

Whether you’re ‘checking it once or checking it twice’ – ensure you check ID this Christmas.

Legal Q&A: games nights and purchasing A-boards

05-Dec-2018 By Poppleston Allen

The latest legal Q&A from specialist licensing solicitors Poppleston Allen examines the laws around games nights and purchasing A-boards.

Raves do not have to be illegal

04-Dec-2018 By Poppleston Allen

You may have seen recent news reporting the National Police Chiefs’ Council’s concerns over a rise in illegal raves across Britain.

Pubs may be forced to notify authorities before hosting 18th and 21st birthday parties

21-Nov-2018 By Emily Hawkins

Licensing authorities in Midlothian, Scotland have outlined plans that would mean pubs must notify authorities a fortnight before hosting 18th or 21st birthday parties.

Legal Q&A: gaming machines and Christmas bingo

20-Nov-2018 By Poppleston Allen

The latest legal Q&A from specialist licensing solicitors Poppleston Allen examines the laws around gaming machines and Christmas bingo

Dealing with TENs for the festive period

20-Nov-2018 By Poppleston Allen

Bonfire night is becoming a distant memory and, before we know it, we will be entering the festive period, a key time for the licensed trade.

5% rise in personal licences issued

26-Oct-2018 By Nikkie Sutton

More than 700,000 personal licences were granted in the 12 months to the end of March 2018 – a 5% increase on the previous year.

Hackney residents to oppose council's early closing policy

26-Oct-2018 By Emily Hawkins

A group of Hackney residents will legally challenge a strict curfew for all new licences, which they said will stifle the borough’s diverse nightlife.