The Council

Council reverses ACV decision for pub Co-op wants to demolish

18-May-2017 By Liam Coleman

A Sheffield pub that the Co-op wanted to demolish has been granted asset of community value (ACV) status.

Inquiry into demolished pub the Carlton Tavern starts today

16-May-2016 By Emily Sutherland

A "landmark" inquiry into bulldozed pub the Carlton Tavern is due to open today (17 May 2016).

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Full analysis of the Cheltenham late-night levy revelations

13-May-2015 By Michelle Perrett

Cheltenham was the second council in the UK to introduce a late-night levy (LNL) in April 2014. A year on, the PMA’s legal specialist Poppleston Allen made a Freedom of Information request to assess its impact on pubs and other licensed venues. Michelle...

Chelmsford City Council approves late-night levy

17-Jul-2014 By Ellie Bothwell

Chelmsford City Council is the latest authority to rubber-stamp proposals for a late-night levy.

Harrow Council cancels EMRO

14-Oct-2013 By Ellie Bothwell

Harrow Council cancelled its early morning restriction order (EMRO) hearing, due on 10 October, thereby terminating the EMRO process.

Blackpool delays EMRO hearing

23-Aug-2013 By Ellie Bothwell

Blackpool Council has deferred a hearing into a proposed early morning restriction order (EMRO), which was due to take place on 4 and 5 September, after a leading licensing law firm highlighted failures in the pre-hearing procedure.

Trade urges rethink over Blackpool council's EMRO plans

29-Jul-2013 By Ellie Bothwell

The pub trade has urged Blackpool council to rethink its plans for an early morning restriction order (EMRO), saying it will “devastate” the town’s tourism economy and create a “flashpoint” for violence.

Time to champion the BII’s positive changes

15-Jun-2012

Are you mad? was a common question after my election as a regional chairman for the BII (British Institute of Innkeeping). I often ask myself that, but not on this occasion. I have been proud to be a BII member, to serve on its council, and now be a chairman.

Chris Maclean: How to deal with an unhappy neighbour?

01-Sep-2009 By Chris Maclean

As Hop Festival approaches the war with my neighbour intensifies. Hop Festival, an annual feast of beer, music, drinking and morris dancing...

Wetherspoons strikes deal to avoid licence reviews in Oldham

28-May-2009 By James Wilmore

JD Wetherspoon has struck a deal with Oldham Council meaning it will avoid having to face licence reviews at its two pubs in the town. The council...

Bogus pub inspector arrested

03-Nov-2008 By Ewan Turney

A man who posed as a licensing inspector in Darlington and then burgled pubs has been arrested by police. The man claimed he was a licensing...

Council removes lessee's DPS role

26-Jun-2008 By John Harrington john.harrington@william-reed.co.u

Pub failed two underage sales A council has stripped a lessee of his role as designated premises supervisor (DPS) after two underage sales. The...

Increasing size

14-Mar-2001

I would like to increase the number of people allowed in my premises. How do I do this?It depends where the limitation lies in respect of your...