New Powers

Alcohol code still lacks clarity

29-Apr-2010 By John Harrington

The mandatory code has ushered in new powers to curb drinks deals in pubs but confusion reigns supreme, says John Harrington.

Healey plans: Communities to get money to save pubs

18-Mar-2010 By James Wilmore

Councils will be given new powers to intervene before a pub is demolished as part of a package of measures to be unveiled by pubs minister John...

New powers to make it easier to tackle "problem" pubs

19-Jan-2010 By James Wilmore

Councillors will be able to order a review of a pub's licence without having had a complaint from the police or local residents, under new government...

Drink ban orders on hold

24-Oct-2008 By John Harington

Government is considering shelving new powers to ban drunken thugs from pubs. Drink Banning Orders (DBOs) were included in the 2006 Violent Crime...

Solihull introduces street-drinking ban

10-Oct-2002

Police in Solihull, West Midlands, have warned they will not hesitate to use their new powers to arrest people who drink in alcohol-restricted zones....

Trade fears over pub closures by police unfounded

09-Jan-2002

Trade fears that police would use new powers to close hundreds of pubs over the festive season have so far proved unfounded.The Association of Chief...