Local pubs will be protected, for the first time, in the Mayor’s final planning policy for London. The document, set to be approved by the London Assembly on 6 February, encourages boroughs to develop policies to ‘protect’ as well as ‘retain, manage and enhance’ public houses. This follows the publication of ‘Keeping Local’, a recent report showing that London lost over 400 … [Read more...]
Next stop Birmingham for BII Roadshow
Licensees in the Midlands are being invited to attend the BII’s ’50 for 50’ Roadshow at Birmingham City Football Club on Wednesday 11 February. The half-day event will see five industry experts deliver 50 great ideas to help publicans boost their bottom line. Speakers include Lee Price, the current BII Licensee of the Year Award winner, who will share 10 things every top … [Read more...]
Tenants take the Bull by the horns
The award-winning Bull Hotel in Wrotham, Kent, has been sold by Davis Coffer Lyons – the leisure specialists - on behalf of the real estate investment arm of Albanwise Ltd to its existing tenants for £775,000. The Bull was originally being marketed as an investment opportunity subject to the occupational lease, however, the tenants secured the freehold for themselves. This … [Read more...]
Enterprise Inns diverting investment into shorter-term agreements
Enterprise Inns (ETI)has published its trading update for the 18 weeks to 31 January 2015, with Simon Townsend, Chief Executive Officer, commenting: “We are pleased to have maintained the positive momentum delivered last year into the first 18 weeks of the current financial year and remain focused on continuing this progress. “We continue to believe the tie offers the … [Read more...]
Drake & Morgan to open eighth site: The Refinery, Regent’s Place
Drake & Morgan, the award-winning bar and restaurant group, is set to launch its eighth site, The Refinery, Regent’s Place. Opening in March 2015, the latest venue is a return to the name of Drake & Morgan’s first opening on Bankside, and will encompass a dining area, bar, deli and outdoor terrace. The Refinery will be open for breakfast, lunch and dinner offering an … [Read more...]