Trade split on licence fees
10-Apr-2003
There has been a mixed reaction to news that the government could set new licence fees based on pub turnover and location. While some licensees have...
The second reading of the Licensing Bill
08-Apr-2003
Further details on issues raised from the Licensing Billby David Clifton of thePublican.com's legal team of experts from London solicitors Joelson...
New banding system to be brought in
03-Apr-2003
The level of fees payable under the new Licensing Bill could relate to pub turnover and location. Speaking at the Association of Licensed Multiple...
Hooligans face a ban
27-Mar-2003
Pub troublemakers are set to be banned from a city centre as part of a new clampdown. Up to 30 banning orders are set to be issued in Hanley,...
Host faces ruin over licence woes
27-Mar-2003
A South Wales licensee claims he is close to bankruptcy because of constant opposition to his licence. Kevin Williams, who runs the Blaze Bar at...
Publican loses licence for holding 'lock-ins'
24-Mar-2003
The case of a Lancashire licensee who lost her licence because of "lock-ins" has served as a stark reminder for other publicans.Brenda Physick lost...
House of Commons to debate Licensing Bill amendments
24-Mar-2003
by Richard Williams of thePublican.com's legal team of experts from London solicitors Joelson WilsonThe Licensing Bill will have passed through the...
Legal hurdles pose a barrier for race nights
20-Mar-2003
There's no doubt that horse racing is extremely popular in pubs. It seems a logical extension, I suppose, to try and run the book yourself. But...
Crimes and punishments as proposed in the new Licensing Bill
13-Mar-2003
Offences and penalties you may face in the futureby David Clifton of thePublican.com's legal team of experts from London solicitors Joelson...
Beat the rush: Get yourself ready for the change in licensing law
05-Mar-2003
by Richard Williams of thePublican.com's legal team of experts from London solicitors Joelson Wilson.The discussion of the Licensing Bill in the...
Licences for catering vans
27-Feb-2003
QHas there been any change in the position on a licence for our catering van at events? We have a wide popular range of food and we are often asked...
Licensees need to prepare for new family friendly rights
26-Feb-2003
Law firm Halliwell Landau is warning licensees that they have less than a month to prepare for a the new range of family friendly rights.April will...
First draft of the Licensing Bill guidance examined
26-Feb-2003
by David Clifton of thePublican.com's legal team of experts from London solicitors Joelson WilsonThe government has now issued the first draft of...
Licensing Bill brings access all ages
24-Feb-2003
Children set to have increased access to pubs by Deborah McCallum of thePublican.com's legal team of experts from London solicitor Joelson WilsonThe...
Howells: Live music will not suffer under new Licensing Bill
20-Feb-2003
Licensing minister Kim Howells has promised that live entertainment will not suffer under the new Licensing Bill.The minister has called for a...
Trade voices concern over Licensing Bill guidance
20-Feb-2003
Hopes that the national guidance issued for the new Licensing Bill would clear up concerns about local authority control were dashed this week. The...
Councils face black hole over licensing cost
18-Feb-2003
New licence fees will have to be set higher than the government's proposals or councils will go bust, claims a leading licensing lawyer.Speaking at a...
Licensing Bill amendment
18-Feb-2003
by Richard Williams of thePublican.com's legal team of experts from solicitors Joelson WilsonFollowing consultation with faith groups, the government...
Licensing Bill clause could halt new-build expansion
06-Feb-2003
A clause in the Licensing Bill could spell chaos for expanding pub companies and herald the end of new-build pub developments.The bill, which is...
Police probe pub raids
30-Jan-2003
Police are considering possible links between a series of raidsat Whitbread pubs nationwide. In the latest robbery, at the Clock Tower, Donnington,...
The Licensing Bill: fees
29-Jan-2003
By Richard Williams of thePublican.com's legal team of experts from London solicitors Joelson WilsonAs I write this article, the publication by the...
Provisional problems: Licensing Bill continues to throw up difficulties
28-Jan-2003
by David Clifton of thePublican.com's legal team of experts from London solicitors Joelson WilsonBy the time you read this, the government will have...
Bedsafe hopes to cut alcohol crime
23-Jan-2003
Licensees in Bedford have set up a working group in a desperate bid to curb alcohol-related crime.The initiative titled "Bedsafe" calls for...
Licensing Bill update
22-Jan-2003
By Keith Miller of thePublican.com's legal team of experts from London solicitors Joelson WilsonBy the time you read this, the House of Lords will...
Publicans' legal responsibility over asbestos
21-Jan-2003
Legislation brings renewed concerns over asbestosby Keith Miller of thePublican.com's legal team of experts from London solicitors Joelson WilsonIf...
Success for Crimestoppers campaign to "shop" drink drivers
16-Jan-2003
Licensees are being asked to continue throwing their weight behind a campaign to "shop" drink drivers.The Crimestoppers controversial campaign, which...
Lancashire yobs warned 'behave or be banned'
15-Jan-2003
"Behave or be banned" is the stark message being sent out to drunken yobs in a Lancashire town.Licensees and police in Poulton-le-Fyde, near...
Nightspot celebrates 3am licence
09-Jan-2003
A Torquay nightspot owner has been celebrating the New Year in style after becoming the first venue in the English Riviera to obtain permission to...
GLA calls for increased powers on licensing control
09-Jan-2003
Local authorities could be given widespread powers to oppose licences if the Greater London Authority (GLA) gets its way.The GLA, which conducted a...
Trade voices licensing reform fears
17-Dec-2002
Trade leaders have spoken out against changes by the government to the new Licensing Bill claiming that it could lead to greater interference,...
Premises licence to bring conflict
09-Dec-2002
Lawyers have spoken out against the new licensing reforms, claiming that pub companies could be left in the lurch by disgruntled licensees.The new...
Partner as joint licensee
05-Dec-2002
QThe police round here are refusing to accept a husband or wife as joint licensee. They say it must be a person who is unrelated. Is this right and...
Lords question licensing control move
05-Dec-2002
A Lords debate over the shift of licensing control to local authorities could force the government to clear up some major trade concerns before...
Major cracksin Licensing Bill
05-Dec-2002
by Andrew Pring Major flaws in the new Licensing Bill that could impact badly on the licensed trade emerged at an IBC conference in London this week....
The Licensing Bill: Transitional measures
04-Dec-2002
Further explanation of the government's Licensing Billby Richard Williams of thePublican.com's legal team of experts from London solicitors Joelson...
Licensing Bill concerns
02-Dec-2002
by David Clifton of thePublican.com's legal team of experts from London solicitors Joelson WilsonThe dust is beginning to settle following the...
Hosts linked to yobs may lose licence
28-Nov-2002
Licensees in Tamworth, Staffordshire, have been warned they could lose their licences if troublemakers can be linked to their pubs. Police are...
Silence of the bands
26-Nov-2002
A new European ruling restricting the level of noise could mean the end of live music in pubs. Jackie Annett examines the arguments for and...
Constructive dismissal: a legal point of view
26-Nov-2002
by David Clifton of thePublican.com's legal team of experts from London solicitors Joelson WilsonLet's take a look at a situation that can often...
Pubs could be forced to shut earlier under new licensing laws
22-Nov-2002
Leading licensing lawyers have warned that pubs could be forced to shut earlier rather than open later under licensing reform.Steven Reynolds and...
Public Entertainment Licence charge scrapped
19-Nov-2002
Pubs will no longer pay the controversial charge for a Public Entertainment Licence (PEL) under changes planned in the Licensing Bill.The PEL has...
Kim Howells comments on licensing reform bill
15-Nov-2002
Kim Howells on...The effect of the bill on licensees:"Life will be made easier for licence holders and premises managers. A huge amount of...
The changes new licensing laws will bring and when
14-Nov-2002
Changes to comeCurrently all pubs are required to shut at 11pm and would need to have a licence for music or food in order to serve alcohol any...
Reaction from the industry to licensing reform announcement
14-Nov-2002
As the government confirmed its plans to make the biggest change in licensing laws for 90 years, key industry figures offer their reactions.Nick...
Public opinion on announcement of relaxed licensing laws
14-Nov-2002
We take to the streets to see how the general public are reacting to yesterday's licensing reform announcement.Julian Artis, owner of a record store...
Glasgow considers happy hour ban
13-Nov-2002
Glasgow Council is the latest council to consider introducing a ban on price promotions and happy hours for licensees in the city. Many local...
Licensing reform announced in Queen's Speech
13-Nov-2002
Pub goers will be able to have a drink in a pub after 11pm for the first time since the first world war. During the Queen's Speech today (November...
Rebel MPs bid to obstruct licensing bill
07-Nov-2002
Local authorities could be granted sweeping powers to refuse licence applications if a group of rebel MPs get their way in Parliament.The government...
Tony Blair confirms licensing will be in Queen's Speech
07-Nov-2002
The Prime Minister has confirmed that plans to relax the licensing laws will be included in the Queen's Speech next week (November 13). Tony Blair...
Police probe shooting
31-Oct-2002
Police inquiries are continuing into a shooting incident at a Midlands pub which left a man fighting for his life. Two gunmen burst into the Bagot...