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Colliers International Central London Retail Health Check
Colliers have just released their latest Central London Retail Health Check 'which provides an overview of the current state of the retail market and assesses the extent to which these trends are impacting on the high street by using vacant units ...
Food Registration - and liability for offences - a recent case
You should be aware that the law requires that food business operators to register their individual establishments with the appropriate Local Authority. Of possible relevance especially to operators who have a tenanted estate, a recent case ...
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Fire Safety - a timely reminder (again)
With recent news of another successful prosecution for ‘inadequate fire safety measures’ in licensed premises, it is worth a further periodic reminder perhaps that: Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the responsibil...
e-cigarettes - the industry view?
E-cigarettes – they seem to be increasing in popularity. Indeed two ‘e-bacconists’ have recent opening within 500 yards of our office. What is the industry view? Does your company have a policy as to whether they can be use...
Fake ID - a useful resource?
Sheffield Safeguarding Children Board has produced a useful and interesting factsheet on the use of false ID, in part directed at those who may be tempted to use such and the possible consequences of so doing. In case of interest it can be found ...
PwC 2014 Hotels Forecast just released
The PwC Hospitality and Leisure Practice ‘Hotels Forecast for 2014’ has just been released and a copy can be found here, in case of interest. Their executive bullet point summary of a very comprehensive review of the market is t...
Judicial Review: proposals for further reform
Following on from the consultation ‘Judicial Review – Proposals for Reform’, which ran from December 2012 to January 2013 see our article - 'Planning: Judicial Review - Summer 2013 amendments to reduce planning delays'. The lates...
Wales - Mandatory Food Hygiene Rating - Update
Further to our previous item 'Wales - New Food Hygiene Law Proposed', the proposals which will require food businesses such as restaurants, takeaways and supermarkets in Wales to display food hygiene ratings at their premises has no...