One of the major differences between the workings of the old 1964 Licensing Act and the current 2003 version is the lack of clarity about what the law actually means, says Peter Coulson.
A leading licensing lawyer has spoken out against a mandatory code of practice which could be imposed on the drinks industry next week.The government...
The trade has won a landmark legal battle against the Phongraphic Performance Limited (PPL) that could save pubs millions of pounds in music licensing.
The right of pubwatch groups to ban people from venues has been upheld once more at the Court of Appeal following an appeal by a man against his ban handed out by Buckingham Pubwatch.
News that the persistent young man banned by Buckingham Pubwatch wants to try and persuade the Court of Appeal to overturn a judge's previous ruling...
Amidst some rather bizarre human-rights legislation, it's refreshing to see common sense protecting licensees and customers from troublemakers, says MA editor Andrew Pring
The Valuation Office has issued a warning for licensees to be wary of companies offering to appeal business rates for a fee. Bolton-based firm Morgan...
MA legal editor Peter Coulson and Poppleston Allen partner Graham Cushion give their assessments on how the law has been observed, what difficulties...
I want to start a poker night at my pub. What exactly is the law regarding what I can and can't do?The emphasis of the Gambling Act and the Gambling...
IT IS springtime in employment law land and the initial crop of new laws is coming through nicely. Cultivated in the darkness, and fertilized heavily...
Smoke ban rebel Hamish Howitt has won his appeal against Blackpool Council's decision to revoke his premises licence for Delboy's Sports Bar. Howitt...
Smoke rebel Hamish Howitt has won his fight to keep his Blackpool pub open. Howitt won his appeal against Blackpool Council's decision to revoke the...
Council rapped for over-the-top approach Lawyer: conditions are "unreasonable" Councillors in Shrewsbury have been warned against imposing stringent...
Pubs are urged to take advantage of free help on employment law. The Government has launched a campaign to ensure small businesses get help from the...
Holiday for a new worker Q I started work in a pub in October and I work a five-and-a-half-day week. I asked the owner about holidays and he said we...
For pubs, which have often been around for hundreds of years, this is a bigger issue than for many modern buildings.So it is important you are aware...
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)
Established and popular business...
