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25 Jan 2016

Christie + Co Business Outlook 2016

Always an interesting read, the latest multi-sector Business Outlook has just been published by Christie + Co. It can be accessed here: http://www.christie.com/en/publications/251.pdf ‘Relatively subdued volumes coming to the market in 201...

25 Jan 2016

Early Morning Restriction Order (EMRO) – Hartlepool again?

In 2013 Hartlepool Council were the first council to consider the imposition of an EMRO.  We appeared at the hearing where it was resolved that the matter was not to be pursued. The only other attempt at an EMRO was in Blackpool and was also...

22 Jan 2016

Competition watchdog warns councils over high-strength alcohol schemes

The ‘Local Government Lawyer’ is today reporting that: ‘The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has warned local authorities that schemes aimed at reducing consumption of high-strength alcohol must not breach competition law...

21 Jan 2016

Gambling - FOBTs - Government Evaluation Published

On 6 April 2015 the Gaming Machine (Circumstances of Use) (Amendment) Regulations 2015 were implemented. The aim of those Regulations was said to be to assist those who use sub-category B2 gaming machines (FOBTs) to control their gambling behavio...

21 Jan 2016

Come see us at the National Pubwatch Conference and Northern Restaurant and Bar 2016

There are a number of trade events coming up which we are attending and where we will be exhibiting. The first is the National Pubwatch conference which is being held on the 23 February in our home city of Sheffield. If you would like further det...

21 Jan 2016

Polymer Banknotes - Advance Warning

The Bank of England has confirmed that the next £5, £10 and £20 banknotes will be printed on polymer, a thin and flexible plastic material. Polymer notes are said to be cleaner, more secure and more durable than paper notes. The ...