England & Wales
Sheffield - Positive Action to Tackle Knife Crime
Last weekend’s report of knives being used in attacks at a Sheffield venue regrettably is the latest example in a unwanted National trend. In April the Office for National Statistics published key statistics for 2016 which showed a 14% incr...
TENs for Christmas and New Year's - early warning alert!
Operators should be alert to the fact that both Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve fall on a Sunday this year, when permitted hours under a premises licence often tend to be more restrictive. It would be well worth your while double checking ...
British Summer Time ends at 2am Sunday 29 October 2017
British Summer Time (or as it may be more properly called Daylight Saving Time) ends at 2am Sunday 29 October 2017. This means that at 2am on that Sunday, the time becomes 1am and premises entitled to trade to 2am or later can enjoy an extra hour ...
London Borough of Tower Hamlets Approve Late Night Levy after Second Consultation
We previously reported on the successful challenge to the Late Night Levy in Tower Hamlets which resulted in a second consultation. Following that consultation, Tower Hamlets Council have confirmed that they are to press ahead wit...
Hackney Council to consult on rate relief
You may recall we recently posted news in relation to Barnet Council consulting on rate relief; Hackney Council have now announced that they too, will conduct a consultation. A total available distribution fund of £7.1 Million with an initi...
Government support for growth of pubs.
A YouGov report has been published which endeavours to offer to the on trade in sites as to the drinking patterns of the nation and how to attract drinkers back into pubs and bars. The report indicates that currently 15% of British adults primari...