“In less than a month, a new government will take office. There is a lot of change and uncertainty on the horizon, but it is clear that a new round of leadership brings new opportunities for the industry.”
Paving the way:
the evolution of pavement licensing
by Patrick Robson
“External seating has always been of great benefit to licensed premises, especially for driving customer sales on those rare, but well-loved, hot summer weekends.”
“At present, there are 24 directly elected mayors in England, with several inaugural elections planned in May that will introduce another three across the north east and East Midlands.”
“As we journey deeper into January, which is traditionally a gloomy month for the hospitality sector, there is still some cause for optimism, I promise you.”
Dynamic pricing – it’s not as
straight forward as you think
by Michelle Hazlewood
“Today, I had the privilege of speaking at the Propel Multi-Club Conference about legislative changes in licensing, followed by some thoughts on dynamic pricing.”
“In May of this year, we saw the government publish its Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Draft Bill, which will also be known as Martyn’s Law in tribute to 29-year-old Martyn Hett”
“The question I am most often asked by new clients, or even old ones who want a quick reminder, is: “How long will the licensing application process take?””
“Good door staff are such an important part of a functioning late-night economy. It is important to recognise their value as well as ensuring they are properly licensed and trained.“