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09.03.10 National Pubwatch Outstanding Contribution Award 2010

Commander O’Brien agreed to present this new award to David Lalor of the Station Inn, Derby. This new award is given by the National Pubwatch Committee to an individual who we believe has made a significant contribution to their local Pubwatch scheme. David has worked in the pub trade for over 25 years, has been actively involved in the Derby City Pubwatch scheme for 23 years and has been their Chairman for the last 15 years. He is a well respected member of the licensed trade and is recognised by the local police and community safety partnership as someone who can get things done, always with humour and a professional and considered approach. Derby Pubwatch has featured regularly as one of the top performing schemes in other licensing awards. They have a proactive attitude to promoting safe and responsible drinking and supporting community safety initiatives to reduce crime and disorder. David’s involvement is seen as a key to promoting and maintaining that important partnership approach. Steve Howe the Director of Membership for BII said, ‘David has shown outstanding commitment to raising standards and improving relations with other stakeholders to the benefit of the trade, the local economy and the general public’. Sergeant Neville Stocks of Derby Police said, 'In the ever changing and challenging world of licensing, Dave has remained the one constant in Derby City centre, setting an excellent example for other responsible licensees to follow’. We wish to thank Enterprise Inns and Todd & Cue Limited for sponsoring the event. David received a trophy and a year’s free insurance for his scheme.