Public Health

Alcohol taxes are a cash cow for Government, say public

30-Oct-2017 By James Beeson

Just one in ten people believe that increased taxes on alcohol go towards helping those who misuse the substance, according to new research by alcohol consumer organisation Drinkers’ Voice.

Public Health England publishes findings on ‘theoretical public health licensing objective’

26-Jun-2017 By Georgina Townshend

Health bosses have claimed that a public health licensing objection could play a “positive role”, despite objections from industry bodies.

ALMR: obesity solutions should not burden operators

27-Mar-2017 By Nikkie Sutton

The Association of Licensed Multiple Retailers (ALMR) has reiterated its message that the trade is keen to help tackle childhood obesity but without the burden falling on licensees.

Licensing

Trade voices wade in on health and licensing objectives

14-Nov-2016 By Nikkie Sutton

Licensing objectives emerged as the new front line in the looming war over the health of the nation, as experts from all sides gave evidence during a parliamentary hearing. As the heat rises, trade experts have now added their views. Nikkie Sutton reports.

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Lords licensing committee to hear from public health experts

20-Oct-2016 By James Evison

The impact of the Licensing Act 2003 legislation on public health will be explored at the House of Lords committee meeting next week.

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Camden licensing proposals would 'damage' local pubs

01-Aug-2016 By Oli Gross

Camden Council has proposed changes to its licensing policy in ways that would 'damage local pub businesses', the British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA) has claimed.

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Health objective is on its way for pubs

09-Jun-2016 By Paul Chase

In March this year, the Government published a Modern Crime Prevention Strategy.

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Over the top public health agendas are counter-productive

18-May-2016 By Ed Bedington

We seem to be facing something of a temperance movement of late, and the proposed licensing moves in Camden are reinforcing that fear within the trade.

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Fears pubs could become victims of council "public health creep"

18-May-2016 By Oli Gross

Proposed new licensing guidance from Camden council has led to fears that pubs will become victims of an unprecedented “health creep” resulting in operators increasingly responsible for the well-being of customers.

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Should there be a health licensing objective?

16-May-2016 By Paul Chase, CPL

In March this year the government published a Modern Crime Prevention Strategy.

Nine in 10 councils want more powers to curb pub openings

17-Feb-2016 By M&C Allegra

Nine out of 10 councils want to the Licensing Act to be strengthened to “help curb the saturation of communities with pubs, clubs and off-licences selling alcohol”, according to the Local Government Association.

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The impact of public health in the licensing process

24-Aug-2015 By Poppleston Allen

The Government is anxious for public health authorities in England and Wales to be more involved in the licensing process following their establishment as a responsible authority in 2012.

Irish government announces alcohol minimum pricing plan

04-Feb-2015 By Mike Berry

Ireland is set to introduce alcohol minimum pricing after its government signed off proposals included in a new public health bill.

Politicians slammed as 'anti-alcohol public health zealots' over manifesto proposals

03-Sep-2014 By Helen Gilbert

A Parliamentary group's manifesto has called for a radical overhaul of drink-driving laws and regulation of alcohol marketing, to be overseen by an alcohol tsar. But what does the industry think of the proposals?

Home Office minister calls for more local partnerships to tackle alcohol harm

03-Apr-2014 By Noli Dinkovski

A Home Office minister has called for more local partnerships to tackle alcohol harms in the areas most in need.