Westminster Council has changed its licensing policy to enable pubs to make an application so they can deliver alcohol or food in addition to their main activities.
An appeal into the illegal bulldozing of Maida Vale’s Carlton Tavern will heard in public, despite developers CLTX Ltd desire for it to be heard behind closed doors.
Licensees and pub campaigners have urged local councils to play by the rules when it comes to responding to applications to list pubs as assets of community value (ACV), as the future of outlets in the capital are increasingly threatened by developers.
Pubs in central London will have to be marketed for at least a year before a developer can change its use, if Westminster City Council’s proposal for a new planning policy is rubberstamped.
A ground-breaking case that is believed to cost Westminster City Council £2m could limit the scope of fees which licensing authorities will be able to charge under the Licensing Act 2003.
Westminster City Council insisted it was right to review the licence of the Duke of York in Fitzrovia, despite footing the bill for the review as the pub emerged victorious from the hearing.
The silly season is usually a period lasting for a few summer months characterised by the publication of ridiculous news stories in the media. It’s now October, so the silly season should be over. But the PMA finds itself reporting one of the silliest...
The UK's largest licensing authority is planning a freeze on off-trade licences and a curb on the sale of small bottles of spirits, after recognising...
Westminster City Council's leader has said he makes "no apologies" for being "reasonably tough" with the licensed trade, warning problem pubs will be...
MPs have been told of the major effect the Licensing Act is having on cutting alcohol-related crime.In a letter seen exclusively by The Publican, Rob...
Hey Joe Club in Mayfair, which is currently publicly flouting the smoking ban, has been named by Westminster City Council as one of 21 premises that...
Westminster City Council has come under fire from licensees and industry figures over its heavy-handed attitude towards the trade. Complaints centre...
by Tony Halstead A court has been flooded with more than 200 licensing appeals from pubs, bars and clubs angry over restrictions placed on their new...
by John Harrington Calls are mounting for the trade to launch a judicial review into Westminster City Council's controversial licensing policy. There...
The new Security Industry Authority (SIA) doorstaff licensing scheme will put further strain on local government spending because councils will lose the funding for their inspection work
A call to match longer pub opening hours with funding for improved policing and public transport has put Westminster City Council on the same side as...
Busy location on coastal main road
Extensively renovated detached public house
Five trade areas (100)
Sizeable refurbished 4-5 bedroom accommodation
Newly created beer garden (125)
Established and popular business...
