Temporary event notice
The Government will not renew the Business and Planning Act provisions in relation to off-sales and TENs
20 July 2023
The reasoning is that the relevant legislation was effectively to mitigate the effect of a pandemic which is now over
Martyn's Law
Martyn’s Law/Protect Duty – How Poppleston Allen can help you. Plus free webinar invitation
19 July 2023
Poppleston Allen working with top security expert to help businesses prepare for Martyn's Law
Temporary event notice
Government confirms amended late night levy legislation
13 July 2023
The Government’s proposal to amend the existing late night levy legislation has arrived
Temporary event notice
Operators should look at TENs as we countdown to Woman’s World Cup
16 June 2023
With the Women’s World Cup on the other side of the World, some games are at unusual hours
Premises licence
How long does it take to get a premises licence?
07 June 2023
Read about the time it takes before you can open your doors (or launch your website) for alcohol sales
Gambling
Should Crypto Currencies be Regulated as Gambling?
19 May 2023
The UK Treasury Committee report has said consumer crypto trading should be regulated as gambling rather than financial services
PA news
BBC Radio turns to Poppleston Allen solicitors for advice on laws around refusing the sale of alcohol due to age
19 May 2023
Supermarket retailer Aldi refused to sell alcohol to a 47 year old who was shopping with her 14 year old…
Late night levy
Government confirm Late Night Levy charge applicable to premises that provide late night refreshment
19 May 2023
The Government will now seek to bring into effect the legislative changes to the Late Night Levy
Late night levy
Council in North West begins consultation on introducing the Late Night Levy
09 May 2023
The consultation closes on 18 June 2023 with a proposal to introduce the Levy on 1 January 2024
Podcast
PA podcast: Listen to partner, James Anderson, discuss how to handle drunk customers
03 May 2023
A deeper understanding of noise complaints and how to deal with them
Licensing hours
Order made for extension of licensed hours to celebrate King’s Coronation
02 May 2023
Extension until 1am for 5th to 7th May subject to exceptions
Martyn's Law
Martyn’s Law – Government publishes draft Bill for pre-legislative scrutiny
02 May 2023
Draft Bill will introduce new scrutiny requirements for public venues in the UK