Public health added to licensing shake-up
Local authorities will be able to object to a licence on the grounds of public health under a major shake-up of licensing laws.
Archives for July 27, 2010
Part of mandatory alcohol code set to be 'axed'
The second part of the controversial mandatory alcohol retailing code is set to be scrapped — but the pay off will be new late night levy.
ALMR: review is top down stick bashing of pubs
One trade group has blasted the proposed licensing changes as top down stick bashing of pubs. The Association of Licensed Multiple Retailers (ALMR)...
Beating the barrel bandits
The BBPA is determined to do something about the long-term problem of the theft of empty beer kegs, reports Nigel Huddleston.
Trade groups question licensing shake-up
Trade figures have been left disappointed by the details of government's licensing regime shake-up. Kate Nicholls of the Association of Licensed...
Trade fears over licence fee hike and people power
The trade has expressed fears over the size of any proposed hike in licence costs and being the target once again of Government action. Home...
Practice can make our trade perfect
The Pub Industry Framework Code of Practice has made me optimistic that the future of this industry is on firmer footing, says Neil Morgan.
Licence fee hike part of government's Act 'overhaul'
Plans to hike licence fees, clampdown on Temporary Event Notices (TENs) and scrap Alcohol Disorder Zones (ADZs) are included in the coalition's bid...
Home Office asks if mandatory code should be reversed
The Home Office is floating the idea of scrapping the controversial mandatory drinks code as part of its shake-up of the licensing regime. In the...
US group looking to buy Highgate Brewery
An American brewery has apparently expressed an interest in buying the Highgate Brewery site in Walsall. According to a spokesman for Empire Star...
Licensing review: 10 key points
Read our summary of the ten key points from the Licensing Act consultation launched this morning by the Home Office.