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Pubs on alert for new restrictions after ban on pavement smoking 21 Aug 2008

Pubs have been warned to expect more wide-ranging licensing challenges from councils after a groundbreaking case saw a Hertfordshire publican ordered to refuse to serve customers who smoke on the street outside the pub.

Avoid Criminal Prosecution with our FREE Crisis Management document… 20 Aug 2008

We have assisted NOCTIS in the preparation of a crisis management document to provide a useful summary of the most significant risks which are currently faced by licensed operators particularly in the late night economy

Promoted Events in the City of London 19 Aug 2008

The City of London Corporation as the Licensing Authority for the City of London has taken advice from the Police that because of an increase in crime and disorder and anti social behaviour in the City associated with premises licensed after 11pm

Is this the Way Ahead? 1 Aug 2008

The rights of responsible retailers have been upheld against local prejudice.

Rules of the Game 5 Jun 2008

Hospitality business, you should be aware that the sector operates under an ever growing burden of legislation

Licensing Boards' Decisions Slammed 17 Jul 2008

The current state of licensing reviews and appeals for hospitality operators in London was likened to a

A problem with no obvious solution 26 Jun 2008

The most notable impact of the bank seems to be the amount of time that a smoking customer now spends outdoors.

Licence Reviews soar say lawyers 17 Jul 2008

Operators around the country have faxed an increase in the number of licence reviews and other enforcement actions

Licensing Enforcement 14 Aug 2008

Challenges Faced by Those in the Licensed Trade

Regulatory Round Up 14 Jul 2008

The issue of nuisance (incorporating noise, smoke and litter) is mkaing life very difficult for the operator.

Tips will no longer count towards the National Minimum Wage 1 Aug 2008

It is the 10th anniversary of the National Minimum Wage so it’s timely for the Government to announce plans to amend regulations so that tips can no longer count towards payment of the National Minimum Wage

Amended - Gambling Training 30 Jul 2008

Poppleston Allen Training have been appointed to conduct the NCLP (Gambling) course, specifically designed for gambling practitioners and which will benefit, in particular, local authority licensing officers

Gambling Training 30 Jul 2008

Poppleston Allen Training have been appointed to conduct the NCLP (Gambling) course, specifically designed for gambling practitioners and which will benefit, in particular, local authority licensing officers

Crisis Management document: checklist towards compliance 14 Jul 2008

Damage to the reputation of a venue, or a brand, could prove fatal in these tough trading times, so it is key that the crises are handled efficiently and well.

Regulatory Round Up 14 Jul 2008

The issue of nuisance (incorporating noise, smoke and litter) is mkaing life very difficult for the operator.

Not much to shout about in Soho! 17 Jul 2008

The Endurance Public House in Berwick Street in London has had severely restrictive conditions placed on the licence restricting customers going outside after 6pm

Service disruption in Wales due to two day strike 16 & 17 July 2008 -UPDATE 16 Jul 2008

For clarity, when I mentioned “working days” in my last eNews I was simply stating they are not working

Service disruption in Wales due to two day strike 16 & 17 July 2008 16 Jul 2008

There is likely to be widespread disruption today and tomorrow (16 & 17 July) due to Councils joining strike action

Clean up your Act 15 Jul 2008

The 1st July 2007 will be a date remembered by everyone as the commencement of legislation which made it an offence to allow smoking in public buildings including licensed premises

Tips can no longer count towards to national Minimum Wage 4 Jul 2008

The High Court has recently ruled “troncs” tips held centrally then shared among employees can no longer count towards the National Minimum Wage if they are paid through a payroll administered by a troncmaster

Caught Short – Can Operators be Forced to Spend a Penny on Toilet Provision 30 Jun 2008

We recently acted on behalf of a client in Westminster where the Environmental Health Officer sought to request the provision of additional sanitary accommodation when an application was submitted for a new Premises Licence.

Sex Encounter Establishments Bill – “Disgusted of Tonbridge Wells” 26 Jun 2008

I cannot resist a comment in respect of the proposal to introduce this Amending Bill, supposedly to close a loophole in the Licensing Act.

Sex Encounter Establishments Bill Receives First Reading 26 Jun 2008

The Sex Encounter Establishments (Licensing) Bill introduced by Dr. Roberta Blackman-Woods received its first reading in the House of Commons on 18th June 2008

On The Case - Regulatory Round Up 17 Jun 2008

Governement review of Licensing Act 2003

Employing Temporary Student Workers 12 Jun 2008

The sun is beginning to shine, you've had your first barbeque, and customers are becoming excited about their summer holidays. It’s that time of year

Westminster – The Saga Continues 11 Jun 2008

There has been another clash over the Westminster Cumulative Impact Policy.

Demand Test Confirmed 8 May 2008

Judicial Review of the decision of the Magistrates Court to refuse to grant a Casino Licence to the Appellant TC Projects

Evidence is the Name of the Game 7 May 2008

A decision in favour of Daniel Thwaites Plc in the High Court on the 6th May 2008 has emphasised the principles laid down by the 2003 Licensing Act

New Regulatory Trade Guide out now! 8 Apr 2008

Poppleston Allen’s Licensed Trade Guide is well known to many in the licensed trade and the latest edition is now available

New Regulatory Trade Guide out now! 8 Apr 2008

Poppleston Allen’s Licensed Trade Guide is well known to many in the licensed trade and the latest edition is now available

Employers' Duty to Protect their Staff from Sexual Harassment by customers 3 Apr 2008

An amendment to the Sex Discrimination Act 1975 has clarified the circumstances when an employer is under a duty to protect their staff from sexual harassment by customers and suppliers

Seminar goes with a bang! 18 Feb 2008

How to respond to a terrorist attack.

More Restaurant Groups join Poppleston Allen 26 Mar 2008

The restaurant groups include: Ask, Zizzi the Digby Trout tourist focused outlets and jamie Oliver's new venutes.

Increases in the costs of employment 18 Mar 2008

This an early warning! The Government has announced the National Minimum Wage increase in October 2008

Noise at Work - New Responsibilites for Licensed Premises  11 Mar 2008

From 6th April 2008 licensees will need to comply with The Control of Noise At Work Regulations 2005, which aim to protect workers from the effects of excessive noise

BII AB Qualifications 10 Mar 2008

From today the BII AB Level II National Certificate for Personal Licence Holders

Evaluation of the Impact of the Licensing Act 2003 5 Mar 2008

Following on from yesterday’s eNews on the government’s evaluation of the impact of the Licensing Act 2003

24 Hour Licensing – success or otherwise? 4 Mar 2008

The Government has been carrying out a review analysising the impact of 24 hour licensing

Licensing Update 29 Feb 2008

Now that we have entered the third year of licensing reform, nearly 400 councils have rewritten their policies having consulted all those with an interest in them.

Underage Selling No Longer an Issue? 21 Dec 2007

I have written on a number of occasions about issues surrounding selling alcohol to under 18s, with these having been high on the Governement's agenda in recent years.

A Final Warning on Drunkenness 29 Jan 2008

Thee was much publicity surrounding the Home Office's Anti Drunkenness Campaign running in November and right through until Christmas.

Don't be a Nuisance 1 Feb 2008

Environmental Health Officers seem to be using their powers to issue Abatement Notices against premises more frequently.

Are the Police and Authorities Above Criticism? 1 Feb 2008

Police and other Authorities Can Make Mistakes

Noise from Licensed Premises – New Developments 29 Feb 2008

The arsenal of powers under which Local Authorities can take action against licensees for alleged noise nuisance is stacking up

Easter Hours & British Summertime 29 Feb 2008

I was recently asked to do an eNews on Easter hours and the commencement of the British Summertime. I used to do these regularly year after year under the old law but haven’t really thought to do them again since the new Act came into force

Important news if you employ door supervisors or cleaners through agencies 19 Feb 2008

A recent Court of Appeal decision provides some relief for those of you who employ agency workers in roles such as cleaners or door supervisors

Bouncing Back from a Bomb 15 Feb 2008

Project Argus - How a Hospitality Business Can Recover from a Terrorist Attack

Are you aware of the heavy penalties for ‘Corporate Manslaughter'? 15 Feb 2008

The Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act comes into force on the 6th April this year

BII teams up with Poppleston Allen to publish new Licensed Trade Guide 14 Feb 2008

BII, the professional body for the licensed retail sector, has teamed up with the specialist licensing Solicitors, Poppleston Allen, to published a new, updated version of the now legendary, Licensed Trade Guide.

Success in Wesminster 11 Feb 2008

Fudge appeals the decision of Wesminster City Council

Licensing Update - Alcohol Disorder Zones (ADZs) 11 Jan 2008

Alcohol Disorder Zones

Heavy Penalties for Corporate Manslaughter 4 Feb 2008

The Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act comes into force on the 6th April this year.

16-18 Year Olds - A Grey Area 1 Jan 2008

Many licensed premises are refusing entry to teenagers

Wesminster fights defeat 10 Jan 2008

Westminster City Council is fighting defeat of its restrictive licensing policy.

Jeremy Allen's 2008 thoughts 10 Jan 2008

personal review

Increased Fines Employing Illegal Workers from February  11 Jan 2008

Happy New Year - although it may not be for those employing illegal immigrant workers

Brave operator wins appeal against Westminster 7 Jan 2008

On the 14th June, Fudge, a small cocktail bar on Bear Street, just off Leicester Square in Westminster was granted an extension to the hours it could sell alcohol on Fridays and Saturdays, enabling it to trade until 01.00am

Poppleston Allen expand London presence 7 Jan 2008

Having opened their London office at the start of 2007, licensed trade specialist solicitors, Poppleston Allen, are already increasing their presence in the Capital with the appointment of Piers Warne

Responsible Alcohol Retailing Award 12 Dec 2007

Poppleston Allen Training picks up a prestigious industry award for its work with bar staff.

What next for the Industry? 1 Oct 2007

The Government proposed new legislation that would be a light touch upon the industry and, for the first time, abolished general restrictions on licensing hours.

Survey: police are using review power 15 Nov 2007

Residents and Police are using their new powers under the Licensing Act

Drunkenness 14 Dec 2007

Legal Surgery - Drunkenness can be difficult to define

The Definition of Drunkenness 14 Dec 2007

The latest initative is a Responsible Alcohol Sales Campaign.

Proposed Changes To Planning Appeals System 11 Dec 2007

During the year 2008, Central Government is proposing to introduce a number of material changes to the current planning appeal system.

Proposed Planning Application Fee Increases 11 Dec 2007

Central Government is proposing to increase fees for planning applications with effect from 6 April 2008.

Ways to prevent a Christmas Party ‘HR Hangover’ 7 Dec 2007

Tips to help prevent your Christmas work party becoming a new year HR headache

Modesty almost forbids... 6 Dec 2007

We occasionally pat ourselves on the back! This is one of those times

BII News Release: Poppleston Allen win training award 5 Dec 2007

News Release from BII NITA detailing Poppleston Allen's training award

When is a Closure Notice not a Closure Notice 5 Dec 2007

There is a common misconception amongst some police forces

Drunkenness – A Timely Reminder! 30 Nov 2007

There has been much publicity surrounding the Home Office’s Anti Drunkenness Campaign running in November and right through until Christmas

Alcohol Disorder Zone 29 Nov 2007

The Home Office has published draft Alcohol Disorder Zone (ADZ) Regulations. It presented them to Parliament on 21st November without publicity

“Minor” Variations Procedure 28 Nov 2007

I mean no particular criticism of DCMS or the Government in saying that fairly obvious changes to procedure seem to take an awful long time to bring about...

High Street Arcades are Handed a Triple Blow 23 Nov 2007

Loss of machines, smoking and rival operators damage arcades trade.