Premises Licence Holder

FAQs: employing staff aged under 18 in bars and restaurants

13-Feb-2018 By Poppleston Allen

Do you know the laws on hiring staff under 18 as well as options for premises license holders declared bankrupt

Legal advice

Take actions to avoid revocation of licence

05-Nov-2015 By Poppleston Allen

There have been a few cases recently in which I have been dealing with either a review or an appeal following revocation of a licence.

Licencing

Brighton's oldest gay pub faces licence review after underage drinking sting

04-Aug-2015 By Emily Sutherland

Sussex police have demanded that the licence of Brighton-based pub the Bulldog be reviewed following ‘increasing concern’ about the way it is run.

Brighton 'blowjob' shot bar has licence revoked

01-May-2015 By Emily Sutherland

Brighton’s Oxygen bar has had its licence revoked following a police review.

Top tips on conducting your own licence inspection

04-Oct-2013 By Poppleston Allen

Licensees should continually review, update and make use of their venue policies. However, it is surprising how many operators fail to conduct basic in-house licensing inspections. Such regular checks could help you avoid the costly effects of a review...

Wirral licensees ordered to pay over £14.5k for illegal Sky use

02-Oct-2013 By Michelle Perrett

Three individuals were ordered to pay over £14K in costs and fined following a prosecution by the Federation Against Copyright Theft (FACT) for showing Sky Sports programmes illegally.

Legal guide: How summary reviews work

29-Apr-2013 By Poppleston Allen

Serious crime and/or serious disorder associated with a premises is the catalyst for a summary (expedited) review. This type of review only applies where the premises licence authorises the sale of alcohol.

Legal checklist: Employing under-18 staff in your pub

17-Aug-2012 By Poppleston Allen

Summer is here and students want to work — if stretched barstaff make mistakes and there is an opportunity to employ part-time barstaff they will readily become an asset to your business.

Apprentices and young workers

29-Feb-2012 By Peter Coulson

The call for apprentices to receive full Government support in the licensed trade, even over 18, is a valid one, given the opportunities that can be created. But there has often been a problem about employing young people in connection with alcohol that...

Getting a picture of police heavies

30-Jan-2012 By Peter Coulson

I have great sympathy for Michael Kheng (Operator in CCTV dispute, the PMA 19 January) in his dispute with police in Lincolnshire, who asked for footage in connection with a burglary that he refused to hand over without more specific information.

The limits of responsibility

11-Oct-2011 By Peter Coulson

There is really nothing new in licensing. I see that a great fuss is being made in certain circles about a recent case concerning noise from departing customers.

Bumpy ride for some transfers

20-Sep-2011 By Peter Coulson

You don’t hear much about licence transfers these days. Of course, under the old system we had ‘transfer sessions’ where the new incumbents were paraded in front of the bench and had to answer questions to show their suitability (unless they had already...

More time for grieving families

19-Jan-2010 By Peter Coulson

The second change in the new consultation regarding TENs is a long-standing problem, which I first wrote about at the time of the Act.

High Court rules pub companies not liable for licence breaches

06-Apr-2009 By James Wilmore

Pub companies and landlords should not be liable for licensing offences committed by their tenants, after a landmark ruling in the High Court. Two...

Landmark legal victory for premises licence holders

03-Apr-2009 By Ewan Turney

Judges have ruled that a brewery can not be held responsible and prosecuted for the actions of its tenant — even if it holds the premises licence...

Sutcliffe reveals plans to help grieving pub families

25-Nov-2008 By James Wilmore

The government is planning to extend the deadline that a licence can be transferred if a premises licence holder dies, Gerry Sutcliffe has revealed....

Still masters in their own house

13-Nov-2008 By Peter Coulson

Peter Coulson hails the High Court decision to uphold Pubwatch bans and answers your questions.

Admiral pub has licence suspended

25-Oct-2007

A Derbyshire pub is believed to be the first to have its licence suspended using tough new powers that came into force on 1 October. Council...

Host faces licence loss and £10k fine

16-Aug-2007

A Cheshire licensee could be hit with a fine of up to £10,000 and be stripped of his personal licence after his nightclub served underage drinkers...

Legal advice: New laws on underage sales

30-Mar-2007

An Order was made earlier this month which brings into force certain provisions of the Violent Crime Reduction Act 2006, part one of which gives...

Police must help Trade says Andrew Pring

11-Jan-2007

MA Editor says New Labour must fulfill election pledge.

MyShout

30-Nov-2006

Invading hordes are adopting a new guise in modern-day York, says Stephen Oliver Every time I travel to York I pack my waders and inflatable canoe,...

Pubcos face severe underage penalties

30-Nov-2006 By Ewan Turney ewan.turney@william-reed.co.uk

Pubcos could face fines of £10,000 if one of their pubs persistently serve underage drinkers under new laws. With much of the focus from the Violent...