Members of the public and local politicians have taken umbrage at the news that popular London pub, the Truscott Arms, has closed after its owners faced a £175,000 rent hike.
An appeal into the illegal bulldozing of Maida Vale’s Carlton Tavern will heard in public, despite developers CLTX Ltd desire for it to be heard behind closed doors.
Licensees and pub campaigners have urged local councils to play by the rules when it comes to responding to applications to list pubs as assets of community value (ACV), as the future of outlets in the capital are increasingly threatened by developers.
Westminster City Council said it will look into taking legal action against a developer after a Maida Vale pub was demolished, despite the fact the authority had rejected an application to replace the building with flats.
The licensing policy for London’s West End should make a clear distinction between venues that trade in the “evening” - until about midnight – and late-night drinking outlets, and give more flexibility around licence conditions to the former.
The overwhelming feeling was one of relief for Alan Monks and Debi Sickelmore, following the conclusion of their licence review hearing at Westminster City Hall last week.
Westminster City Council insisted it was right to review the licence of the Duke of York in Fitzrovia, despite footing the bill for the review as the pub emerged victorious from the hearing.
The Government is said to be planning last-minute changes to Early Morning Restriction Orders (EMROs) to exclude certain venues from being subjected to the restrictions.
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Busy location on coastal main road
Extensively renovated detached public house
Five trade areas (100)
Sizeable refurbished 4-5 bedroom accommodation
Newly created beer garden (125)
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