All Legislation articles – Page 51
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Analysis & Insight
Beware of the law of 'unintended consequences'
The Government this week announced its plans to force anyone wishing to demolish or convert a pub listed as an asset of community value to first seek planning permission. The move was seen by many as an 11th hour attempt to thwart rebel MPs who wanted to amend the infrastructure bill to ensure plans to convert or demolish any pub would first have to seek planning consent. If so, the Government’s plans worked as the amendment was defeated. Mike Berry examines the task now facing the Government in making their promise a reality.
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News
Bid to offer MRO exemption to pubcos that invest in sites
A bid to exempt pubcos from having to offer a market-rent only (MRO) option, as long as they significantly invest in a tenant’s pub, will be discussed in the House of Lords tomorrow.
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News
Pubs Code amendments to make MRO “legally robust”
The Government has tabled a number of clauses to the section of the pubs code that deals with the market rent only option (MRO) to ensure it is “legally robust”.
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NewsMPs vote against bid to tighten pub planning laws
The Parliamentary vote to stop pubs being converted or demolished without planning permission has been narrowly defeated.
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NewsGovernment set to strengthen planning legislation for pubs
The Government has said it intends to introduce legislation meaning planning permission would be required to change the use of or demolish a pub listed as an asset of community value (ACV).
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News
New figures show 29 pubs per week closing
New figures released today (23 January) show the number of net pub closures stands at 29 per week for the six months June-December 2014
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News
MPs table pub protection amendment to planning bill
MPs from the Parliamentary Save the Pub Group have tabled an amendment to the Infrastructure Bill, seeking to “end the scandal” of pubs being demolished or turned into supermarkets without planning permission.
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News
Pubs at risk of summary review following single violent incident
Licensed premises are at risk of being taken to a summary review on the basis of just one violent incident, following a High Court precedent case
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News
BBPA rallies support for beer duty cut
The British Beer and Pub Association is calling for greater support for a cut in beer duty in the 2015 Budget.
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News
Portman Group rules on alcohol responsibility breaches
The Portman Group has ruled that two producers of high-strength beer have breached alcohol responsibility rules.
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Welcome Break named for failing to pay NMW
Welcome Break has said that an IT problem led to it being among 37 businesses to be “named and shamed” for failing to pay the minimum wage
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Opinion
Year of deregulation awaits
Graeme Cushion from licensing law specialists Poppleston Allen look at what red tape to expect in 2015.
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News
Pubs reminded over change in tobacco display laws
The British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA) is reminding pubs to prepare for the change in tobacco display laws
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News
Only a tenth of Newcastle licensees applied to reduce hours
Only a tenth of licensees in Newcastle applied to reduce their premises’ hours in order to avoid paying a late-night levy
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News
New campaign to cut sugar launched
A new campaign encouraging parents to cut down the amount of sugar their children consume by making one or more simple swaps has been launched
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News
Industry exceeds alcohol units target
The drinks industry has exceeded its target of removing one billion units of alcohol in the market two years early, a new report shows
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News
Liverpool postpones levy consultation
Liverpool City Council has decided to postpone its consultation on the possible introduction of a late-night levy, just days after announcing it would begin consulting on the fee next month.
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News
Lawyer issues personal licence deadline warning
A leading licensing lawyer has urged English and Welsh publicans to act swiftly in renewing their personal licences, following new figures that show thousands of Scottish licences are set to be revoked after holders failed to meet Government deadlines.
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Personal licence application form published
The Government has finally published the regulations which revise the application form which must be used to renew personal licences from 5 January 2014.
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Music deregulation to take effect from April
The Government has announced that its changes to live music licensing laws will come into effect on 6 April 2015.