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PCA Ruling
It is reported that the Pubs Code Adjudicator (PCA) has agreed terms of the settlement with Star Pubs and Bars (part of Heineken) as to the extent of the fine payable. The fine was imposed in 2020 following the PCA report that Star Pubs and Bars ...
Pedalling 2 Pubs 2023
This June Tim Shield and Jonathan Pupius will be joining 50 others for Pedalling 2 Pubs. Pedalling 2 Pubs is a 3-day bike ride covering 240km over the undulating terrain of the Yorkshire Wolds. The ride is to raise awareness and money for t...
Taxis and Private Hire Vehicles (Safeguarding and Road Safety) Act 2022 - New Guidance
Following the enactment of the Taxis and Private Hire Vehicles (Safeguarding and Road Safety) Act 2022 on 31st March 2022 which created a duty on Licensing Authorities in England to share safeguarding and road safety concerns about taxi and privat...
Lawfulness of Remote Licensing Hearings Questioned
A south London nightclub (Silks) has, as part of its appeal against the revocation of its premises licence, sought to challenge the ability of the respondent licensing authority (the London Borough of Lewisham) to hold remote licensing hearings. ...
Bolton to Consider Late Night Levy
In recent times we have seen a number of councils terminate their late-night levies in an attempt to help promote the high street and hospitality in the area, however, it is reported that Bolton are looking to introduce a late-night levy from Janu...
Propel Legal Briefing - Anticipation, alerts and action by Michelle Hazlewood
First appearing for Propel Hospitality in their Legal Briefing on April 12th 2023 Anticipation, alerts and action by Michelle Hazlewood On 23 April, we celebrate St George’s Day as usual, but this year brings a twist of some...