Licensed Premises

Branded food pubs

Branded food pubs up 19% in past year

14-Dec-2016 By James Wallin, MCA

The number of branded food pubs increased 19.1% in the year to September – equivalent to more than one new addition everyday - the latest Market Growth Monitor has claimed.

Legal

Can drunkenness be judged?

09-Jul-2015 By Graeme Cushion & Lisa Sharkey, Poppleston Allen

The issue of drunkenness and licensed premises rarely strays far from the spotlight in the world of licensing.

Legal

Legal advice: The risk of fire hazard rules

10-Mar-2015 By Poppleston Allen

It goes without saying that there is a very large amount of regulatory compliance, which affects licensed premises. Fire safety is a such an area, which is very important, bearing in mind the tragic consequences that can flow from a failure to comply.

Only half of pubs compliant with fire safety regulations

24-Feb-2015 By Ellie Bothwell

Pubs and clubs have been warned that they could be losing money through out-of-date fire assessments, after a Government report outlined that only half of licensed premises are complaint with the Fire Safety Order.

Pubs at risk of summary review following single violent incident

20-Jan-2015 By Ellie Bothwell

Licensed premises are at risk of being taken to a summary review on the basis of just one violent incident, following a High Court precedent case.

Home Office stats show rise in number of licensed premises

15-Dec-2014 By James Wallin, M&C Report

The number of licensed premises in England and Wales has risen 3% in the last five years to reach 204,300 as of 31 March 2014.

Manchester proposes ranking of 'problem' pubs

03-Sep-2014 By Ellie Bothwell

Pubs in Manchester could be ranked on criteria such as the age of customers and the amount of seating — in a bid by local authorities to identify problem venues.

North Tyneside adopts cumulative impact policy

18-Aug-2014 By Ellie Bothwell

North Tyneside Council has approved a policy to curb new pub and club licences.

Top tips on pub glassware safety

11-Feb-2014 By Poppleston Allen

Reports of glassing incidents inevitably lead the police, council authorities, judges and politicians calling for a nationwide ban on the use of glassware in licensed premises and promote the use of polycarbonate bottles and drinking vessels. These tips...

Government proposes to further deregulate live and recorded music

30-Oct-2013 By Ellie Bothwell

The Government has issued a consultation proposing to further deregulate Regulated Entertainment, including live and recorded music in licensed premises.

How to... Deal with under-18s in pubs

18-Sep-2013 By Poppleston Allen

Here is a quick, and hopefully helpful, guide on the basics of serving under-18s in pubs, clubs and restaurants.

Third of London pubs failing fire safety tests

18-Dec-2012 By Gurjit Degun

More than a third of licensed premises in London have failed a fire safety audit over the past 12 months, according to a new report by fire expert Safety Management (UK).

Tangled web of licensing law

01-Feb-2012 By Peter Coulson

The tangled web of modern licensing law has reached a new level recently, if the consultation document on early morning restriction orders and the late-night levy is anything to go by.

The limits of responsibility

11-Oct-2011 By Peter Coulson

There is really nothing new in licensing. I see that a great fuss is being made in certain circles about a recent case concerning noise from departing customers.

Pubs warned on illegal AWP machines

31-May-2011 By MA Reporter

Pubs are being urged to double-check that they do not have any gaming machines that are operated illegally after a series of police seizures. The Gambling Commission seized evidence from nine licensed premises on 24 May.