Legal

Drink Talking: Jon Collins

21-Oct-2004

Should glass be removed from all venues or is each case different asks Jon Collins, chief executive of the Bar Entertainment and Dance Association...

Council survey points to lack of consultation

21-Oct-2004

by John Harrington One in 10 local authorities have conducted no consultation whatsoever on their licensing policy, according to a new report from...

M&B's two-fors' put to the sword

21-Oct-2004

by Ewan Turney Two-for-one drink offers and happy hours have been dumped by managed operator Mitchells & Butlers in a crackdown on speed...

Energy: Power struggle

20-Oct-2004

Saving energy is not just environmentally-friendly - it could also save you lots of money - and it's easier to do than you might think, writes Phil...

Legal advice: Firework displays

20-Oct-2004

Remember, remember the regulations should you host fireworks on the 5th of November.By Kathryn Dowsett of thePublican.com's team of legal experts...

Legal advice: Preparing for transition

19-Oct-2004

By thePublican.com's team of legal experts at London solicitors Joelson Wilson.As we have reported in the last few weeks, the government has...

Gambling reforms announced by government

19-Oct-2004

Reforms to the gambling bill have been announced today - paving the way for huge Las Vegas-style casinos to be built across the country.A relaxation...

Pubcos fight council on minimum pricing

19-Oct-2004

Two pubcos have taken legal action to fight plans for a minimum price scheme in Scotland.Mitchells and Butlers has joined forces with Spirit to block...

Pressure grows over smoking ban

19-Oct-2004

A report from medical advisers has emphasised concerns over passive smoking and increased pressure on the government to consider a public ban.The...

Punish the glassing thugs, not the trade'

14-Oct-2004

The Viewpoint article by Jefford "Why glass ban is not the answer", in last week's Morning Advertiser is one of those rare comments full of common...

Ofcom code will hinder binge battle says WSA

14-Oct-2004

The Wine & Spirits Association (WSA) has blasted Ofcom's draft code for alcohol ads for being "too prescriptive" and stating that it will not necessarily curb alcohol misuse

Yates first to adopt minimum price scheme

14-Oct-2004

Yates has become the first pub company to enforce a minimum price scheme across its estate. As part of its nine-point BarSafe strategy the managed...

Councils propose smoke-free areas for kids

14-Oct-2004

A number of local authorities are trying to use their licensing policies to introduce controversial anti-smoking measures through the back...

Drink Talking: Pat Nolan

14-Oct-2004

The Irish smoking ban has exacted a terrible toll on publicans says Pat Nolan, editor of Drinks Industry Ireland.Ireland's smoking ban has been one...

Legal advice: In the spirit of the law?

14-Oct-2004

Hearings are still weighted in authorities' favour.By David Clifton of thePublican.com's team of legal experts from London solicitors Joelson...

Regent in legal spat with Luminar over new opening

14-Oct-2004

Regent Inns is considering an appeal after its plans for a £4m Walkabout in Oxford were blocked by rival Luminar. Regent, which had applied for a...

Councils accuse pubs of underage cigarette sales

14-Oct-2004

Licensees have rejected accusations that children are being allowed to buy cigarettes from vending machines in pubs.Derbyshire County Council is...

No political will' for smoking ban

14-Oct-2004

by Tony Halstead MPs have admitted that an outright smoking ban might struggle to get through the Commons unless it had support from all political...

Yates takes responsible retailing high ground

14-Oct-2004

by Ewan Turney A high-street bar operator has produced the most comprehensive responsible retailing policy so far in the industry, with managers'...

Inventive launches loyalty card scheme

14-Oct-2004

Revolution vodka bar operator Inventive Leisure has sold 50,000 loyalty cards since its introduction five weeks ago. The card, which costs £2,...

Government hears Diageo research

14-Oct-2004

Diageo has been supplying the Government with marketing information that could be used to create ad campaigns aimed at cutting binge drinking. But...

Birmingham set to put saturation' on agenda

14-Oct-2004

by John Harrington and Tony Halstead Birmingham City Council could be the latest local authority to implement a "saturation policy" for new pub and...

Legal advice: Summer blitz on alcohol-related crime

13-Oct-2004

By thePublican.com's team of legal experts from London solicitors Joelson Wilson.The summer campaign on alcohol-related crime was heralded as a...

SFI builds platform of recovery says Lawson

07-Oct-2004

by The PMA Team Troubled Slug & Lettuce and Litten Tree operator SFI Holdings has reported a £26.4m loss in the year ended 29 May. But executive...

Why glass ban is not the answer

07-Oct-2004

Switching to plastic and toughened glass sends out completely the wrong message about violent behaviour The photographs of Louise McClintock before...

75 convictions leads to three-year ban

07-Oct-2004

A serial troublemaker has been banned from entering any pub in Norwich city centre for three years after racking up 75 convictions. Stuart Andrews,...

OFT giving mixed messages over minimum pricing

07-Oct-2004

The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) is firing mixed messages at licensees and local authorities over minimum pricing schemes.But there are new hopes...

Drink Talking: Matt Jackson

07-Oct-2004

No one dares to criticise CAMRA - Matt Jackson of the Water Witch in Lancaster invites discussion.I feel obliged as a proactive member of the...

BIDs scheme raises concerns over service charges

07-Oct-2004

Business improvement districts (BIDs) could pose just another financial burden on businesses, Alex Salussolia, chairman of the Association of...

Is Scotland heading for an all-out smoking ban?

07-Oct-2004

Trade leaders in Scotland fear the country is still heading towards an outright smoking ban in pubs - despite an apparent softening on the issue in...

Legal advice: Licensing regulations complicate matters

07-Oct-2004

The regulations attached to the Licensing Act have complicated matters rather than simplified them.By Deborah McCallum of thePublican.com's team of...

English and Irish MPs in smoke-ban talks

07-Oct-2004

A delegation of MPs is due in Dublin today for talks with Government ministers and officials in the Republic on the six-month-old smoking ban....

Leeds price scheme needs council lead'

07-Oct-2004

The group that represents licensed venues in Leeds is to stop its drive to implement a minimum pricing scheme and put the issue in the hands of the...

Just how daft can those policies get?

07-Oct-2004

Hull "A first aid box shall be provided and its contents shall comply with the content list in Appendix H. No other contents are permitted."...

Resist those daft policies

07-Oct-2004

No A-boards outside your pub. Funding for public toilets. Sound tests for every pub. One door supervisor per 100 customers. Do not laugh: these are...

Many councils are going beyond their legal rights'

07-Oct-2004

I refer to Tony Halstead's story on page two of last week's issue of the Morning Advertiser ("Local authorities fail to follow official guidance") in...

Publican Conference 2004: Putting People First

06-Oct-2004

Putting People First, one of the niche conferences at this year's new-format Publican Conference, addresses the key issues of recruitment and staff...

Proposed new rent

06-Oct-2004

I am in the process of purchasing a pub in Hertfordshire which, in the last year has made a net loss of 50K. Up until a year ago or thereabouts it's...

Legal advice: DPS rules leave pubs vulnerable

06-Oct-2004

Our legal team looks at the rules on designated premises supervisors which could leave pubs high and dry.Conditions relating to electronic...

Legal advice: The DDA is now in force

04-Oct-2004

What is the position for owners and occupiers of premises over suitable access for the disabled now the DDA is in force?By Keith Miller of...

All to play for on smoking ban

30-Sep-2004

Health secretary John Reid has signalled an all-out ban on smoking in pubs could be averted. Speaking at the Labour Party conference Mr Reid said:...

Ofcom proposals ambiguous says Portman Group

30-Sep-2004

The Portman Group has slammed plans to tighten up drinks advertising as "unnecessarily restrictive".The drinks watchdog believes communications...

Contenders line up for 'youngest licensee' title

30-Sep-2004

A woman who was only 17 when she took on a pub has emerged as potentially the youngest ever licensee.Nadine Smith became a publican in 1972 when she...

Slug heeds salt warnings

30-Sep-2004

The SFI Group is launching a new autumn/winter menu in its Slug & Lettuce bars from October. The company is also introducing a low-salt and...

Newquay nuisance tax' infuriates club owners

30-Sep-2004

by Ewan Turney Newquay's nightclub owners have hit back at claims that they do not contribute to the local economy and poured scorn on the idea of a...

Local authorities fail to follow official guidance

30-Sep-2004

by Tony Halstead Draft licensing policies now being published by local authorities reveal widely differing interpretations of the new legislation and...