Guidance reveals bid to target badly-run' pubs
25-Mar-2004
by John Harrington Local authorities are being encouraged to "proactively" target irresponsible pub operators under the terms of the guidance notes...
Bish dismisses fears ofsmoke ban by stealth'
19-Feb-2004
by John Harrington The Government could ban smoking "by stealth" in the autumn by giving local authorities the power to outlaw it in public places,...
Leaked smoking ban report no cause for alarm
19-Feb-2004
The trade has rubbished speculation that a ban on smoking in pubs could be a reality within six months. According to a leaked report in The...
What the Sunday papers say
16-Feb-2004
The Independent on SundayMinisters are to unveil proposals to ban smoking in public places. Local authorities are set to be given the power to outlaw...
Westminster under fire for 'preposterous situation'
29-Jan-2004
Westminster's controversial approach to licensing is costing pub operators thousands of pounds in appeals.One company, Interpub, faces a bill of at...
Industry frustration with Caborn's lack of action grows
22-Jan-2004
Licensees are growing increasingly impatient with licensing minister Richard Caborn's apparent reluctance to address the trade over the forthcoming...
Legal advice: End cab chaos at closing time
28-Nov-2003
More cabs at closing time would cut down on disorder.by Richard Williams of thePublican.com's legal team of experts from London solicitors Joelson...
Trade suffering effects of reform uncertainty
20-Nov-2003
As the weeks and months go by, we are at last hearing some of the real fears of what licensing reform may mean voiced by leading players in the pub...
Calls to give LAs more control over pubs rejected
30-Oct-2003
The government has rejected MPs' calls to give local authorities more powers to regulate and control pubs and bars in town and city centres.The...
Publicans lack interest in Licensing Act, claims LA chief
04-Sep-2003
Licensees across the country have been slammed for failing to take the new Licensing Act seriously.Patrick Crowley, a leading local authority chief,...
The Act paints a
07-Aug-2003
pretty picture Beyond the bleak first impressions of the Licensing Act, there's plenty of positive light for hosts, says Philip Kolvin. But, he...
Well, after all this time the Licensing Bill has finally got
31-Jul-2003
Please excuse the cynicism, but there still remain areas of the Bill that are anything but clear, such as the premises licence, surrender of the...
REVIEW OF LICENCE FEES UPSETS TRADE
24-Jul-2003
By Tony Halstead Trade concern is mounting over the prospect of an early review of licence fees which is set to take place just one year after the...
Licensing issues still to be resolved
17-Jul-2003
Further concerns have been raised over the new Licensing Act, which is now law after receiving Royal Assent. Some of the issues voiced from many...
Improved regime may rise after dust settles
10-Jul-2003
With the Licensing Bill virtually passed and reform now a reality, it is vital we start to focus on getting clear messages across to everyone in the...
Howells warns pubs to co-operate with local authorities
12-Jun-2003
Licensees need to work closely with local authorities to get a grip on anti-social behaviour or there could be serious implications for the trade,...
Council threat highlights trade's licensing nightmare
05-Jun-2003
The trade's worst fear - that pubs will become easy political targets for local authorities - may be turning into reality. Worcester City Council is...
BII launches campaign to voice licensees' concerns over licensing
04-Jun-2003
Licensees need to ensure their views are fully represented to local authorities when the new Licensing Bill is passed in July. Many still fear that...
Prince Charles steps up rural fight
29-May-2003
Pub operators need to forge better links with local authorities to help save struggling village communities.That was the message from the Prince of...
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...
Minister slams council failure
23-Jan-2003
Local authorities have been accused of acting irresponsibly by charging pubs and clubs excessive fees for public entertainment licences (PEL). The...
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...
Lords question licensing control move
05-Dec-2002
A Lords debate over the shift of licensing control to local authorities could force the government to clear up some major trade concerns before...
Major cracksin Licensing Bill
05-Dec-2002
by Andrew Pring Major flaws in the new Licensing Bill that could impact badly on the licensed trade emerged at an IBC conference in London this week....
What they said in the Lords duringlast week's second reading
05-Dec-2002
Baroness Blackstone: Modern laws are required to ensure people enjoy their leisure time while being adequately protected, without fear of violence,...
Next week in the Moses Room in the House of Lords, peers of
05-Dec-2002
If the recent debate on the second reading of the Bill in the Lords is any guide, it is already clear that the "Kill the Bill" campaign is itself...
Council control under spotlight
28-Nov-2002
The way local authorities handle their new licensing powers formed a central plank of the day-long BISL conference. Culture Secretary Tessa Jowell...
Licensing reform to bring rising pub prices
22-Nov-2002
Prices of existing pubs could skyrocket if government proposals to give local authorities control of licensing are given the thumbs up in...
Real reasons
21-Nov-2002
behind reform It does seem that despite the overwhelming tide of concern and opposition to this Government's proposal to reform liquor licensing, it...
Focus on reform
14-Nov-2002
The government has finally told the trade and pub-goers what they want to hear - licensing laws will be reformed, paving the way for pubs to open...
The changes new licensing laws will bring and when
14-Nov-2002
Changes to comeCurrently all pubs are required to shut at 11pm and would need to have a licence for music or food in order to serve alcohol any...
Rebel MPs bid to obstruct licensing bill
07-Nov-2002
Local authorities could be granted sweeping powers to refuse licence applications if a group of rebel MPs get their way in Parliament.The government...
LICENSING FEE BATTLE LOOMS
03-Oct-2002
by The PMA Team A battle royal is looming between local authorities and the pub trade over the fees charged for liquor licences after reform. The...
Trade could be paying too high a price for licensing reform
19-Sep-2002
The Guild of Master Victuallers has spoken out this week to warn the trade that it could be paying "too high a price for licensing reform".John...
Local council chaos?
12-Sep-2002
The recent actions of a number of local authorities across the country are causing concern within the pub trade. Michelle Perrett reportsIncreased...
Restaurant industry speaks out on licensing
16-Jul-2002
As discussion on late-night licensing continues, the restaurant industry has added its voice to the debate.Chris Bodker of Moving Image Restaurants...
Authority figures
04-Jul-2002
As the licensing debate rages on, the government responds to trade concernThe licensing debate still rages on, with local authority power the most...
Reform: yes or no?
13-Jun-2002
Licensing reform is without a doubt the topic of the day within the trade as the overwhelming response to thePublican.com's licensing survey has...
Speaking his mind - Tim Martin on licensing control
11-Apr-2002
Tim Martin tells Mark Stretton how the proposed shift in licensing control to local authorities will hit licensees and entrepreneurs.In a recent...
Open all hours?
01-Nov-2001
The Magistrates Association's decision to step in over New Year hours has re-opened the debate on who should control licensing. By Jackie AnnettIt's...
Out of control? The trade's concern over licensing reform remains
09-May-2001
The Government's plans for licensing reform have been welcomed by the public, however, the trade still has many concerns. It seems the traditional...
City's pubs challenge law reform
27-Apr-2000
London's licensees are to meet in a bid to challenge proposals to transfer control of licensing from magistrates to local authorities.The measure...
