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21 Apr 2023

Scotland to delay Deposit Return Scheme until March 2024

Further to previous news on Scotland’s proposed Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) (see link below), Scotland’s First Minister Mr Humza Yousaf MSP, has announced that the DRS will not be launched until March 2024. The DRS planned to see 20p a...

20 Apr 2023

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 ...

18 Apr 2023

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...

17 Apr 2023

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...

17 Apr 2023

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. ...

17 Apr 2023

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...