All articles by Ellie Bothwell – Page 4
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Petition aims to curb noise complaints against music venues
A live music campaigner has launched a petition calling for anyone who buys or rents a property near a music venue to be forced to waive their right to complain about noise from the business.
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New powers of entry code will be implemented next year
A powers of entry code, stipulating that licensing authorities will be expected to give at least 48 hours’ notice before visiting a pub, will come into force next year, the Government has confirmed.
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Government issues advice on karaoke and dancing
Pubs could be forced to limit the use or volume of microphones on open-mic nights and restrict access to dance floors, under new draft guidance from the Government on its changes to music licensing laws.
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CAMRA announces National Pub of the Year finalists
Pubs from Kent, Merseyside, Greater Manchester and Gloucestershire are set to battle it out to be crowned Britain’s best pub, in the Campaign for Real Ale’s (CAMRA) national competition.
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Home Office says there will be no change to powers of entry
The Home Office has decided to maintain the existing powers of entry under the Licensing Act, following a review into the measures.
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NewsLuminar managers join street pastors on patrol
Luminar, the UK’s largest late-night operator, is encouraging its managers to go out on patrol with their local Street Pastors team
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Legal challenge against MRO in pubs code 'would fail'
There is no scope for a legal challenge against the market rent only clause in the pubs code, a leading competition lawyer has claimed.
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Enterprise reveals managed estate details
Enterprise Inns has revealed the locations of its 10 initial managed sites, which includes at least two “semi-managed” pubs
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Wait goes on over personal licences
The pub trade is still awaiting clarification from the Home Office regarding the application forms that need to be completed to renew personal licences.
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MPs vote for market rent only option in pubs code
MPs have voted to include a market rent only option for tied tenants in the pubs code following a passionate debate in the House of Commons
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Government changes pubs code threshold to 350 tied outlets
The Government has said it is withdrawing its own amendment on the pubs code to change the threshold for inclusion in the enhanced code and leave the door open for a market-rent only option (MRO).
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Home Office updates trade on personal licence renewals
Publicans with personal licences that expire early next year will need to complete an application form to renew their licence, the Home Office has confirmed
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Food safety non-compliance could result in 18 months custody
Businesses serving food that fail to comply with food safety and hygiene laws could face a fine of 700% of their weekly income or 18 months in prison, under new proposals from the Sentencing Council
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LGA: Business rates should be set by councils
Local councils should be given powers to set their own levels of business rates, the Local Government Association (LGA) has proposed.
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Government says BID members shouldn't pay late-night levy
The Government has promised to amend its Business Improvement District (BID) guidance to local councils to encourage areas with the scheme to be exempt from introducing a late-night levy.
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Gov’t make parallel rent assessment claim
The parallel rent assessment provision in the pub statutory code could suggest that a tied tenant pays no rent, the Government has claimed
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Family brewers ‘not ruled out’ of pub statutory code
The Government has not ruled out reinserting family brewers back into the scope of the pub statutory code but insisted that smaller pubcos have “nothing to fear” from its proposals.
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NewsRejecting JDW's Newcastle levy application would be "unlawful"
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
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Family brewers moved outside scope of statutory code
Pub companies with fewer than 500 tied pubs will be exempt from the statutory code, Andrew Griffiths MP has told M&C Report.
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RICS questions Government's statutory pubs code proposals
The Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has called into question fundamental aspects of the Government’s pub statutory code proposals.