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Some of the attendees 4/8/20: An indication that despite all the commercial challenges and uncertainties faced by licensees at this time, that they are still very conscious of the threat posed by the small number of troublemakers who could damage their efforts to rebuild trade. NPW Chairman Steve Baker, wearing his regional representative hat for […]
It is with great regret that we have had to cancel this years Pubwatch Awards. It has become clear that due to the continuing pandemic that our venue for the awards dinner on 21 October could not be guaranteed. Currently all House of Lords events for September 2020 have been cancelled with no firm guarantee […]
22/7/20: From today, you can apply for a pavement licence to trade outside and off-sales are automatically added to all premises licences. The following update is provided by Licensing Defence Barristers www.licensingdefencebarristers.co.uk The Business and Planning Bill received Royal Assent today and is now law. The provisions of the 2020 Act comes into effect immediately. […]
20 July 2020: Story courtesy of Security Industry Authority sia.homeoffice.gov.uk Repeat offender, Robert Dass, a former Luton security boss has paid a significant confiscation order after being found guilty of operating illegally for the second time. On 15 July 2020 Robert Dass, was fined £1800 for two counts of contravention of the Private Security Industry […]
21/7/20: Local authorities have been given new statutory powers to impose local restrictions affecting licensed premise and outdoor events. How does this affect your premises licence? The below overview is provided by Licensing Defence Barristers www.licensingdefencebarristers.co.uk The Regulations – Brief introduction Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (England) (No.3) Regulations 2020 (‘the Regulations’) that came into force […]
National Pubwatch are delighted to announce that the new sponsors of our ‘Bravery & Meritorious Conduct Award’ are ‘The Licensing Guys’. The award aims to recognise those individuals whose actions have either saved lives or minimised physical harm in the Night-Time economy. It is open to people who work in the pub and hospitality trade, […]
23/6/20: Following the announcement that pubs and bars will be able to re-open on 4th July, the government has updated its guidance . The document ‘Keeping workers and customers safe during COVID-19 in restaurants, pubs and takeaway services’ can be viewed HERE
8/6/20: Nottingham City Pubwatch held a virtual meeting; possibly one of the first to host such a gathering in the country. The meeting was held via Zoom and was also streamed live to the groups private Facebook page. National Pubwatch East Midlands regional representative, Michael Kheng, joined the meeting and said that he was amazed […]
21/5/20: Checklist courtesy of Poppleston Allen • Check the current DPS is still working at the premises and how many personal licence holders you have working on site. • Has there been a change to the premises licence holder or their registered address? • Is the Premises Licence Summary and Section 57 Notice on display? […]
Criminals who commit alcohol-fuelled crime may be banned from drinking and made to wear ‘sobriety tags’ after new legislation comes into force today (19 May 2020). 19/5/20: Story courtesy of Ministry of Justice • ankle tags to monitor offenders’ alcohol intake • drinking could see offenders returned to court for further sanctions • national rollout […]