Hackney approves licence refusal policy
Hackney Council has approved proposals for a special policy area (SPA) to be implemented in Dalston – meaning new licence applications for pubs and bars in the area will be automatically refused.
Archives for January 31, 2014
Stella Artois partners with The Open
Stella Artois has been named as Official Beer and Cidre of The Open Championship for the next five years.
Community pubs included in £5.5m Government funding boost
Two community pubs will benefit from Government funding to help them re-open, after the Department of Communities and Local Government has announced a new £5.5m boost for community buildings.
High Court rules Swansea licensee broke copyright law with Premier League football screening
The High Court has ruled a pub licensee in Swansea broke copyright law by broadcasting Premier League football using a foreign satellite card, which was for private use only.
Survey launched to get young people's views on pub trade
A new careers survey has been launched by the team behind the Pub & Bar Careers programme to gain an understanding of young people’s views of the sector.
7 legal obligations for operating CCTV at your pub
If you use CCTV at your premises you have certain legal obligations. In this article, licensing specialists Poppleston Allen lists some of the main ones.
Marston's opens new multi-million pound bottling line
Marston’s has officially opened its new £7.4m bottling line facility at Burton-on-Trent.
Risky strategies for tackling bad reviews
Allowing yourself to be drawn into an emotional exchange on a public forum is something to be avoided at all costs as it can never result in a positive outcome, argues Karen Errington.
5 steps to creating an authentic atmosphere in your pub
One of the keys to retaining existing customers - and attracting new ones - is found in your venue’s atmosphere. Here are a five tips operators can use to create an authentic atmosphere in their pub.