Violent Crime Reduction Act 2006

'Publicans must tell government about red tape'

17-May-2011 By Michelle Perrett

The British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) is urging publicans to tell the Government about its red tape concerns.

Casting a political shadow

24-Jan-2008

As a footnote to the article above, it may have escaped the notice of one or two of you that all the current licensed trade legislation is coming...

Fury over ADZs as last-minute changes continue

17-Jan-2008 By James Wilmore

Trade leaders have renewed their demands to see Alcohol Disorder Zones scrapped before they ever see the light of day after further changes were made...

Government reveals disorder zone flaws

07-Dec-2007 By Peter Coulson

As one of its final "thumbs down" to the reputation of the licensed trade, this Government has at last unveiled its deeply flawed concept of Alcohol Disorder Zones (ADZs).

ADZ charge to be based on rateable value and hours

28-Nov-2007 By James Wilmore

Pubs in Alcohol Disorder Zones (ADZs) could be charged based on their premises rateable value and opening hours, it has been confirmed. Draft...

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...

Licensee facing £10,000 fine after underage sting

27-Jul-2007 By James Wilmore

A Northampton publican is facing a fine of £10,000 and the threat of having his licence suspended for three months following a national clampdown on...

Trade chief attacks police over 'partnership'

25-Apr-2007

Trade chief Alex Salussolia has accused the police of doing a U-turn over extended pub hours and going after pubs in a bid to 'appease the anti-pub...

Pubcos may avoid underage sale fines

14-Dec-2006 By John Harrington john.harrington@william-reed.co.u

Pub companies are less likely to face prosecution for an underage sale after a judge said premises licence holders should not be held responsible....

Alcohol Disorder Zones become law

09-Nov-2006 By John Harrington

Local authorities have been given the green light to impose controversial alcohol disorder zones (ADZs) after the Violent Crime Reduction Bill received Royal Assent.