Ale and Beer

MPs ‘hope’ to pass Neighbourhood Planning Bill ahead of election

Pubs minister Andrew Percy has told parliament that the Government hopes to get the Neighbourhood Planning Bill (NPB) through before the assembly is dissolved ahead of the snap general election on 8 June.

Source:MPs ‘hope’ to pass Neighbourhood Planning Bill ahead of election

Parliamentary Beer Group chair attends Dea Latis tasting event

Beer and women group Dea Latis hosted its first event in Liverpool earlier this month (13 April), which included beer and food pairing.

Source:Parliamentary Beer Group chair attends Dea Latis tasting event

Lewisham Council to review pub planning laws

Lewisham could become the third London borough to introduce an Article 4 direction – adding an extra layer of protection to pubs – after it agreed to review planning laws for the borough.

Source:Lewisham Council to review pub planning laws

Heineken's £5m Old Mout campaign to boost pub sales

Heineken-owned Old Mout will pump £5m into a new marketing campaign to drive more people to the pub this summer.

Source:Heineken's £5m Old Mout campaign to boost pub sales

Don’t forget business rates pledges ahead of election, ALMR tells minister

The Association of Licensed Multiple Retailers (ALMR) has called on the Government to “stick to its promises” for pub rates relief after communities secretary Sajid Javid said business rates reforms were not a “priority issue”.

Source:Don’t forget business rates pledges ahead of election, ALMR tells minister

Deprived areas see greatest pub losses, finds study

The most socially deprived areas have seen the greatest loss of pubs in recent years, while supermarkets have flourished, a University of Sheffield study has found.

Source:Deprived areas see greatest pub losses, finds study

Pub openings: March / April 2017

The Morning Advertiser takes a look at openings and refurbishments across March and April 2017.

Source:Pub openings: March / April 2017

Pubs code arbitrations up to 25

Pubs code adjudicator Paul Newby has revealed that he has now made a total of 25 arbitrations since the pubs code came into force last year.

Source:Pubs code arbitrations up to 25

Ei Publican Partnerships to ‘drive footfall’ through live music

To help drive customer numbers in pubs through music and connect publicans with “top talent”, Ei Publican Partnerships has signed an exclusive agreement with live music specialists Live & Loud.

Source:Ei Publican Partnerships to ‘drive footfall’ through live music

Food Hygiene Ratings now more important to consumers

Cleanliness and hygiene are major influences on where consumers choose to eat out, according to a report from the Food Standards Agency (FSA).

Source:Food Hygiene Ratings now more important to consumers