Legislation
Queen's speech outlines new laws affecting pubs
The Queen confirmed the Government’s intention to devolve powers to councils in her speech today, with local authorities' retention of business rates set to be enshrined by legislation.
Archives for May 17, 2016
Comment
Over the top public health agendas are counter-productive
We seem to be facing something of a temperance movement of late, and the proposed licensing moves in Camden are reinforcing that fear within the trade.
Licensing proposal
Fears pubs could become victims of council "public health creep"
Proposed new licensing guidance from Camden council has led to fears that pubs will become victims of an unprecedented “health creep” resulting in operators increasingly responsible for the well-being of customers.
Judge rules ACV protects entire site from conversion
A judge has ruled that asset of community status (ACV) covers the whole of a pub after developers claimed they should be allowed to convert an upstairs function room into flats.