Local Authority

LICENSING HUB – LEGAL WITH POPPLESTON ALLEN

The future of Cumulative Impact Policies in a post-pandemic world

22-Jan-2021 By Clare Eames, Poppleston Allen

During 2020 a number of licensing authorities found themselves facing their five-yearly statutory duty to review their licensing policy, and consequently any associated Cumulative Impact Policy (CIP).

Q&A: Checking amplified music and noise levels

05-Feb-2018 By Poppleston Allen

This week's Q&A looks at the laws governing fire risk assessments and dealing with noise complaints.

Legislation

What if your hands are ACV tied?

26-Jul-2016 By James Evison

The listing of pubs as assets of community value (ACVs) has caused controversy in the trade. The latest figures from the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) show 1,500 pubs across the country now have the status. But what can you do if your pub is listed as...

Legal advice

Beware of the appeals 'lottery'

20-May-2016 By Poppleston Allen

We are now into the 11th year since ‘licensing reform’ and the old system is becoming a dot on the horizon; anyone involved in the industry for fewer than 10 years is likely to think a ‘transfer session’ means a football transfer window-inspired drinking...

ACV

Navigating the ACVs minefield

22-May-2015 By Steve Culverhouse

Former licensee Steve Culverhouse who runs www.change-of-use.com talks the PMA through everything publicans need to know if they're unhappy with a listing. 

Pub food

Issues to consider for a new food offer

14-May-2015 By Poppleston Allen

From bar snacks to barbecues, operators up and down the country are rolling out the menus to feed their hungry customers and, hopefully, attract a few new ones.

ALMR sets up fighting fund to cover legal challenges to late-night levy and EMROs

14-Dec-2012 By Adam Pescod

The Association of Licensed Multiple Retailers (ALMR) has vowed to cover the cost of legal challenges to the introduction of a late-night levy or early morning restriction order (EMRO) by local councils.

Innsatiable: Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt calls on Government to take action against 'unlicensed bar' in Farnham, Surrey

06-Sep-2012 By Adam Pescod

South West Surrey MP Jeremy Hunt is calling on the Government to take action against a “furniture shop” in Farnham that is giving away free alcohol to the public from its unlicensed bar.

Licensing overhaul: agreement to differ

14-Sep-2010 By Peter Coulson

Peter Coulson has been reading over some of the responses to the Government's proposed licensing overhaul.

Real danger of all-inclusives

14-Aug-2009 By The PMA Team

The BBC's Panorama report on Oldham's binge-drinking problems pointed the finger at the supermarkets — but the on-trade isn't entirely blameless

First come, first served?

06-Aug-2009 By Peter Coulson

If the music is obtrusive and disturbing, his neighbours will have a right to complain and the local authority will be bound to investigate. The fact that he was there first is of little help, says Peter Coulson.

Legal advice: Vermin infestations

24-Sep-2007

If you suffer an infestation of pests of any sort at your pub, you may wonder whether it is you or the landlord who should take responsibility for...

Legal advice: Gaming machine permits

26-Jul-2007

THE DEPARTMENT for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has recently confirmed that pubs holding existing gaming machine permits with expiry dates after...

FPB issues flood guidance

25-Jul-2007

The Forum of Private Business (FPB) has issued guidance to employers affected by the floods.The advice covers issues such as insurance, equipment and...

Gaming consultation launched

26-Jan-2007

Pubs will no longer need permission from their local authority to operate poker or other gaming under proposals published yesterday by the Department...

Salisbury licensee wins case against licensing policy

17-Aug-2006

A landlord in Salisbury has won a case against his local authority licensing policy. Joe Duthie, licensee at the Benett Arms in Semley, Salisbury,...

I feel like a guinea pigin this inflexible system

28-Apr-2005

I have been a multiple licensee for more than 25 years and have been increasingly overwhelmed by the red tape. My main frustration has always been...

Council in climbdown over licensing policy

14-Apr-2005

A head-on clash between licensees and a West Yorkshire local authority has been averted after the council backtracked on plans for its new licensing...

Ensure you don't face the music over noise

07-Oct-2004

A couple of years ago I commented that the question ofdisturbance to neighbours was likely to become a key issue when local authorities take over...

Beware the hazards of street-drinking ban

25-Mar-2004

The subject of outside tables and chairs has once again featured in my postbag, with the prospect of another good summer. It is clear that with some...

Time for jaw-jaw before it's war-war

14-Aug-2003

Portsmouth has more pubs per head of population than any other place in Britain ­ yet the head of its licensing committee admits he's in the dark...

The results of reform

16-Jul-2003

It's been a long journey. Representations on licensing reform were first made to the government in 1999 and the Licensing White Paper drawn up in...

12ConditionsConditions. It's a word likely to send a shiver

19-Dec-2002

Middlesbrough Council charged a pub operator a £4,000 nuisance tax last month for planning consent to open a pub on the high street. Stumping up the...

Keeping it clean

19-Feb-2002

Are you aware of your food safety obligations?by David Clifton, one of thePublican.com's team of legal experts from London solicitors Joelson...

Public entertainment

17-May-2001

Q For many years I have offered live music at my pub by way of one man playing his guitar and singing alone to a backing tape. This has always been...

Hypnotist regulations

14-Mar-2001

I have a Public Entertainment Licence and would like to book a hypnotist to perform on a regular basis during the summer. Are there any special...