Local Council

How can wet-led pubs claim £1,000 Christmas grant?

15-Dec-2020 By Nikkie Thatcher

With wet-led pubs in tiers two and three able to claim a Christmas Support Payment of £1,000, The Morning Advertiser takes a look at eligibility requirements and how operators can access funding.

Historic Plymouth pub ordered to paint over 16th Century beams

12-Apr-2013 By Jordan Chamberlain

Historic Plymouth pub, the Minerva Inn, could be made to cover its 16th Century wooden beams and ceilings in fire-retardant paint after local council inspectors visited the premises.

Shutting pubs is a last resort

21-Sep-2010 By Peter Coulson

Some clarification appears to be needed about whether a local council has the power to close down a pub "on the spot", says Peter Coulson.

What the papers say - July 11, 2007

11-Jul-2007 By Eleanor Goodman

Smokers in Stoke-on-Trent are still lighting up in public places because the local council has no power to impose fines. Officials failed to complete...

JDW blasted for not joining responsible drinking scheme

04-Nov-2004

JD Wetherspoon has come under fire from licensees and a local council for failing to join up to a voluntary scheme to curb excessive drinking.Police...

Licensee hits out at local council control of licensing

17-Feb-2003

A licensee has highlighted his disastrous experiences with his local council in a bid to stop the transfer of licensing from magistrates.Peter Lowry...