Health & Safety

The impact of public health in the licensing process

Legal advice

The impact of public health in the licensing process

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.

Poll shows 70% of operators fear living wage rollout

Finance

Poll shows 70% of operators fear living wage rollout

By MC Allegra FS

The planned introduction of a new national living wage (NLW) for the over-25s continues to generate a mixed response across the sector, with more than 70% of operators in the UK’s eating and drinking-out market believing it will have a negative impact...

Brothers jailed for pub burglaries

Brothers jailed for pub burglaries

By Michelle Perrett

Two brothers have been jailed for a total of 11 years after admitting conspiracy to burgle at 60 pubs across the south of England.

Police Federation is particularly concerned about the number of women continuing to drink drive

Police Federation calls for tougher drink driving laws

By Emily Sutherland

The Police Federation has said that it wants to reduce the legal drink drive limit in England and Wales from 80mg to 50mg per 100 millimetres of blood-in line with changes introduced in Scotland

Nottingham Street Pastors scheme avoids closure

Street Pastors scheme avoids closure

By Helen Gilbert

Nottingham’s Street Pastors scheme has temporarily avoided closure after securing £12,000 funding from the local business community.

Newcastle 'could face legal challenge' over JDW hours refusal

Newcastle 'could face legal challenge' over JDW hours refusal

By Ellie Bothwell

The decision by Newcastle City Council to refuse JD Wetherspoon’s application to reduce its hours to dodge the city’s late night levy is likely to be overturned if there is a legal challenge, industry lawyers have claimed.

New rules published for e-cigarette promotion

New rules published for e-cigarette promotion

By Ellie Bothwell

New advertising rules for e-cigarettes have been published by the Committees of Advertising Practice (CAP) to ensure the product is promoted responsibly.

Late-night levies 'will reduce property values'

Late-night levies 'will reduce property values'

By Ellie Bothwell

The introduction of late-night levies is leading to a “modest” decline in property values and favours nightclubs at the expense of pubs, agents have warned.

Weymouth rejects late-night levy and EMRO

Weymouth rejects late-night levy and EMRO

By Ellie Bothwell

Weymouth has rejected the idea of consulting on an early morning restriction order or a late-night levy, due to concerns over ‘the terminal hour’ and the financial implications on businesses.

Warrington publicans criticise 'back door' EMRO moves

Warrington publicans criticise 'back door' EMRO moves

By Ellie Bothwell

Warrington licensees have accused council and police officers of attempting to bring in an early morning restriction order (EMRO) “through the back door”, after the measure was rejected last year.

Nottingham set to go ahead with late-night levy

Nottingham set to go ahead with late-night levy

By Ellie Bothwell

Nottingham City Council said it is likely a late-night levy will be approved next month, despite the fact 74% of respondents to the consultation have objected to the plan.

Fall in number of councils considering an EMRO

Fall in number of councils considering an EMRO

By Ellie Bothwell

The number of licensing authorities in England and Wales considering the introduction of an early morning restriction order (EMRO) has fallen sharply, new research from Poppleston Allen has revealed.

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