Licensing reform update
16-Apr-2003
by the British Beer & Pub AssociationThe Commons Committee debating the Licensing Bill has now met seven times over four days and completed...
Trade split on licence fees
10-Apr-2003
There has been a mixed reaction to news that the government could set new licence fees based on pub turnover and location. While some licensees have...
Nottingham Tiger Tiger is rejected
10-Apr-2003
By Tony Halstead and The PMA Team A second big club operator has seen its plans for a new late-night venue in Nottingham scuppered by the police....
Cleaning the door
09-Apr-2003
Michelle Perrett examines the new regulations for pub doorstaff.It's now official - licensees who use doorstaff will have to meet the requirements...
The second reading of the Licensing Bill
08-Apr-2003
Further details on issues raised from the Licensing Billby David Clifton of thePublican.com's legal team of experts from London solicitors Joelson...
Let's end the discount binge
03-Apr-2003
John Hayes chairman of the Bars Entertainment and Dance Association favours minimum pricing policies in town centres to improve standards. The...
Earlier opening times warning
03-Apr-2003
When Tim Martin launched his nationwide "beer after breakfast" campaign, I do not think he envisaged what a hangover he would give me! Thanks, Tim. I...
Tackling Rugby World Cup
03-Apr-2003
QI should like to know what the position is likely to be for the Rugby World Cup with regard to trading extensions. We have two bars here, one...
BISL unhappy at MPs report
27-Mar-2003
Trade body Business In Sport and Leisure has dismissed recommendations by a group of four MPs to restrict the number of people who can visit a town...
I am very disappointed with all the negative publicity our i
27-Mar-2003
We are being attacked on a number of fronts local authorities are attempting to levy "ransom payments" to secure planning applications; the police...
Host faces ruin over licence woes
27-Mar-2003
A South Wales licensee claims he is close to bankruptcy because of constant opposition to his licence. Kevin Williams, who runs the Blaze Bar at...
Reform's changeover sums just don't add up
27-Mar-2003
Policy-makers in Government are not always very good at sums. Ever since the White Paper on licensing reform was published way back in April 2000,...
New PLAN FOR KIDS IN PUBS
27-Mar-2003
by Claire Hu The Government has set itself on a collision course with the majority of licensees by producing fresh plans that will allow unsupervised...
Serving at the terminal hour
27-Mar-2003
QIf you are serving customers when time is called, when do you stop serving them? They could add to their order while you are pouring drinks, and it...
Free taxis stuck on law's shoulder
27-Mar-2003
I was sorry but not surprised to see that a Norfolk couple who have been running a free taxi service for their pub have at last fallen foul of the...
Publican loses licence for holding 'lock-ins'
24-Mar-2003
The case of a Lancashire licensee who lost her licence because of "lock-ins" has served as a stark reminder for other publicans.Brenda Physick lost...
Flexible opening hours gets government boost
19-Mar-2003
Campaigners against longer opening hours suffered a setback last week with the publication of the government's White Paper on anti-social behaviour....
W&DB slams Westminster Council for being draconian
19-Mar-2003
A pub company that was fined for allowing people to "move rhythmically" has slammed Westminster Council for its draconian and over-zealous...
PLANNING MOVE BLOW FOR PUBS
13-Mar-2003
by Tony Halstead and The PMA Team A Government plan to restrict the number of new pub and bar developments through the introduction of tighter...
Oxford opts for Validate
13-Mar-2003
Licensees in Oxford are supporting a new initiative aimed at clamping down on under-age drinking. Members of the city's pubwatch are backing the...
Crimes and punishments as proposed in the new Licensing Bill
13-Mar-2003
Offences and penalties you may face in the futureby David Clifton of thePublican.com's legal team of experts from London solicitors Joelson...
Lords say 'no' to kids in pubs
06-Mar-2003
The House of Lords has overturned a ruling allowing kids of all ages into pubs unaccompanied.Peers have voted against the Licensing Bill proposals...
Beat the rush: Get yourself ready for the change in licensing law
05-Mar-2003
by Richard Williams of thePublican.com's legal team of experts from London solicitors Joelson Wilson.The discussion of the Licensing Bill in the...
First draft of the Licensing Bill guidance examined
26-Feb-2003
by David Clifton of thePublican.com's legal team of experts from London solicitors Joelson WilsonThe government has now issued the first draft of...
Licensing Bill brings access all ages
24-Feb-2003
Children set to have increased access to pubs by Deborah McCallum of thePublican.com's legal team of experts from London solicitor Joelson WilsonThe...
Licensing Bill amendment
18-Feb-2003
by Richard Williams of thePublican.com's legal team of experts from solicitors Joelson WilsonFollowing consultation with faith groups, the government...
Kent faces court cuts
06-Feb-2003
Licensees in Kent could be forced to make long and costly journeys to attend court because of a plan to cut the number of magistrates courts in the...
Red alert over
06-Feb-2003
rating cowboys' by Richard Matthews Licensees are being warned not to part with money upfront to any companies offering to negotiate rate reductions....
Warning for trade as licensee sees cost of PEL rise 572 per cent
06-Feb-2003
The case of a Welsh publican who saw the cost of his entertainment licence rise by a whopping 572 per cent, has sent alarm bells ringing throughout...
Attention to details: displaying required information
03-Feb-2003
Licensees must take care to display all required informationby Richard Williams of thePublican.com's legal team of experts from London solicitors...
McMullen's property estate worth £176m
30-Jan-2003
McMullen's property estate is worth £176m, according to a fresh valuation in a preface to the 2002 accounts out this week. These accounts show the...
Gould moves
30-Jan-2003
Punch training and recruitment directorStephen Gould is to join Leicestershire brewer Everards as its trade director. Gould, who introduced a number...
Hosts alerted over
30-Jan-2003
TV licence needs Licensees have been reminded that separate licences are required for televisions used in their private accommodation and the pub....
Full fee for truncated PEL
30-Jan-2003
QWe put in for a public entertainment licence for our pub two weeks before Christmas, thinking that it would run from the time it was granted. When...
Why bingo must not be a business booster
30-Jan-2003
One of the main omissions from the Budd Report on the future of gaming legislation was any real consideration of the type of activities which would...
Winning way with customers is vital
30-Jan-2003
A new set of entrants to the Morning Advertiser's equivalent of the Hall of Fame was welcomed in at the Hilton Hotel in London last night. All the...
The Licensing Bill: fees
29-Jan-2003
By Richard Williams of thePublican.com's legal team of experts from London solicitors Joelson WilsonAs I write this article, the publication by the...
fees fear FOR south east pubs
23-Jan-2003
by Claire Hu Pub operators in London and the south east could end up paying a higher licence fee a flat £500 than the rest of the country...
Jowell takes to the flaw on reform
16-Jan-2003
Culture Secretary Tessa Jowell has been putting pen to paper recently on the subject of licensing reform. But she should have someone check her text...
Lancashire yobs warned 'behave or be banned'
15-Jan-2003
"Behave or be banned" is the stark message being sent out to drunken yobs in a Lancashire town.Licensees and police in Poulton-le-Fyde, near...
GLA calls for increased powers on licensing control
09-Jan-2003
Local authorities could be given widespread powers to oppose licences if the Greater London Authority (GLA) gets its way.The GLA, which conducted a...
Howells sparks fears of ban on happy hours
09-Jan-2003
by Claire Hu Trade groups have reacted with dismay to speculation the Government is planning to ban or restrict happy hours in pubs. Licensing...
SLV delighted at record handout from ALMR
09-Jan-2003
The Association of Licensed Multiple Retailers has hit a new record by raising £10,400for the Society of Licensed Victuallers, the highest amount it...
LGA cracks whip on hosts' training
09-Jan-2003
by Steve Hemsley Licensees will be compelled to attend approved training courses to retain their present licence under proposals outlined in the new...
Young delivery in the clear
09-Jan-2003
QThis year I have allowed my son, who is 15 years old, to deliver off-sales from my country pub for regular customers in the village. At the same...
New scheme to test pub-goers for drugs
20-Dec-2002
Licensees in Staffordshire will be forced to test customers for drugs or face losing their licence.Police in south Staffordshire will be piloting a...
Trade bodies in fear of Westminster clones'
19-Dec-2002
By Richard Matthews Trade bodies have expressed fears that other local authorities may look at Westminster Council as a role model after it was...
Resolutions for New Year revolutions
19-Dec-2002
It's nearly New Year's Resolution time, so in the pursuit of good will, understanding and more profitable business across the whole industry, here...
Video cassette rentals
19-Dec-2002
QCan you tell me whether it is OK for me to run a sideline in renting videos to my customers, or showing them on the pub TV? AThe renting of a video...
Trade voices licensing reform fears
17-Dec-2002
Trade leaders have spoken out against changes by the government to the new Licensing Bill claiming that it could lead to greater interference,...
