Protection

Planning Law

Pub demolitions: Blanket protection measures for pubs 'don't work in every case'

04-Aug-2015 By Oli Gross

A proposal to give Wandsworth pubs extra protection against developers has been celebrated and led to encouragement for other councils to follow suit.

Extra protection against redevelopment for London's pubs

01-Jul-2015 By Emily Sutherland

Wandsworth has cemented its reputation as the most pub-friendly borough in London by offering over 100 pubs stronger protection against redevelopment.

Health & safety is everyone's business

23-Nov-2009

However, many items, even some of the glaringly obvious, are all too often overlooked, with the ultimate cost to the business far outweighing the...

London council acts to protect pubs

11-Nov-2009 By Gemma McKenna

Pubs should be protected as they perform a vital community service — that was the view of councillors at Hammersmith and Fulham Council last week....

Terror protection funding for pubs

30-Apr-2009 By John Harrington

Extra funds to help protect people from terrorist attacks in "high risk" venues such as pubs and clubs has been announced by the Government. A sum...

BBPA rejects earplugs call

08-May-2007 By Iain O'Neil

The British Beer and Pub Association has rejected calls for bar staff to wear earplugs to protect them from loud music. The call comes from the Royal...

Licensee loses fight to convert closed pub into housing

24-Nov-2004

A licensee is considering an appeal to the High Court after a local community won its fight to prevent his pub being converted into housing.After...

HSE warning over safety equipment

26-Feb-2004

A growing number of employers are illegally charging catering staff for protective clothing and safety shoes, according to the Health & Safety...