Temporary Event Notices – positive news for sector

By |2022-04-20T16:51:57+01:00April 20th, 2022|

Temporary Event Notices have been used more than ever as a result of the pandemic. Putting a marquee in the garden for an event where there is more space and fresh air has helped many operators weather the Covid storm. TEN’s have always been subject to limitations, e.g, the number of people that can be [...]

Café culture extended

By |2022-03-29T16:51:54+01:00March 29th, 2022|

Spring is in the air The weather last week was great and (however short lived it was), it’s been nice to see people sitting outside again to enjoy hospitality. To coincide with the arrival of spring, the Government has released updated guidance to businesses on the rules relating to applications for pavement licences - see [...]

Reopening – Planning and Licensing provisions relaxed

By |2021-03-17T16:44:52+01:00March 17th, 2021|

Re-opening on the horizon The much awaited easing of lockdown restrictions are now at last on the horizon and with the vaccine programme moving at pace the COVID tide looks like it’s turning, which means the hospitality trade can see a much clearer path ahead. Relaxation of planning and licensing measures This was bolstered further [...]

Did you Click and Collect this weekend?

By |2020-11-10T11:15:18+01:00November 10th, 2020|

New rules for Lockdown 2 During the Spring lockdown pubs, cafes and restaurants were allowed to sell food and drink to takeaway. But this time around the Government initially decided that takeaway alcohol would not be permitted during lockdown 2. Delivery or click and collect permitted However, in a welcome U turn the Government announced [...]

Pavement and off-sales licences – new provisions come into force

By |2020-07-23T16:01:02+01:00July 23rd, 2020|

The Business and Planning Act The Business and Planning Act 2020 has now received Royal Assent and is in force. The Act remains is aimed at helping businesses to adapt in these challenging times and take advantage of operational opportunities. We set out the provisions of the proposed new legislation in our previous article here  [...]

Licensing laws relaxed to boost re-opening

By |2020-06-29T10:51:19+01:00June 29th, 2020|

Business and Planning Bill 2020 The new Business and Planning Bill 2020, published on 25 June 2020, proposes significant changes designed to help licensed premises recover over the summer months any beyond. It will pass through all of the Commons stages today and we will update you on Royal Assent as soon as we can. [...]

Opening post lockdown – don’t overlook your Premises Licence

By |2020-06-09T10:11:43+01:00June 9th, 2020|

The hospitality sector is facing the challenge of reopening after lockdown with social distancing measures to be complied with.  Many operators are hoping to increase the use of outdoor space  with pizza ovens and other hot and cold food being served throughout, potentially extended opening hours, to maximise income.  As you prepare for the operational [...]