Lighting

Charity initiative helps keeps pubs lights on

09-Dec-2022 By Ed Bedington

A Sussex-based pub has come up with a unique way to try and offset the increased costs of Christmas lights this year.

McMullen pub forced to remove 'unneighbourly' outdoor lighting

07-Jul-2014 By Ellie Bothwell

McMullen’s managing director has spoken out about being penalised by the “long arm of bureaucracy”, after a local council ordered one of his pubs to remove its outdoor lighting.

Health & safety: Throw some light on the matter

17-Jun-2010

One of the areas most taken for granted throughout the hospitality industry is that of lighting. Yet there are many separate issues with regard to...

Quick tricks to 'going green'

06-Nov-2008

Knowing where to start when it comes to saving energy can seem a complex task. But knowing that by not doing so you could be missing out on savings...

Act now to save money

30-Oct-2008

With the clocks going back and the recent cold snap leaving us in no doubt that winter is now with us, the annual energy usage of many pubs is about...

Light the fire

24-Apr-2008

How many pubs glow all night long with the lights of their AWP machines?How many country roads are lit up at night not by the street lights, but by...

Marston's rolls out energy saving initiative

21-Apr-2008

Following the success of energy-saving initiatives across managed estate, Midlands brewer Marston's is introducing a similar programme throughout its...

Spirit steps up eco efforts

16-Apr-2008 By James Wilmore

Spirit Group is ramping up its green credentials by installing energy-monitoring machines and energy efficient light bulbs across its 800-strong...

Inside story

25-Oct-2007

After last winter's pre-ban rush to equip outdoor spaces, licensees are now looking to spruce up their indoor bar and dining furniture In the...

The Efficiency Factor: half time report

24-Oct-2007

Halfway through our competition to find the UK pub that can make the biggest improvements in energy efficiciency over the course of six months, and...

Sensible savings

15-May-2006

All the lights and 10 TVs were on when Honeycombe Leisure managing director James Baer visited one of his pubs recently. In a busy pub it's a cost...