We are pleased to announce the appointment of Chris Garside as Managing Director for Compass Group UK & Ireland, effective from 1 October 2017. Chris, currently Managing Director – ESS and Chartwells, will replace Dennis Hogan. Dennis will return to the United States to take on the role of CEO of Foodbuy, replacing Tony Shearer who will be retiring in 2018. Chris will … [Read more...]
Business rates – BBPA welcome for Manchester City Council action on pub rates relief
BBPA Chief Executive Brigid Simmonds has welcomed yesterday’s move by Manchester City Council to encourage local pubs to apply for pub-specific business rate relief. Brigid Simmonds comments: “It is great to see Manchester taking action, and I would like to see all local councils following suit. Whilst some councils have moved forward, including some who have already … [Read more...]
Brakspear managed estate hits double digits
Pub operator and brewer Brakspear is expanding its managed division with two pubs transferring from its tenanted & leased business, taking the managed estate up to 10 sites. The Little Angel in Brakspear’s home town of Henley-on-Thames has been run for the past 13 years by lessee Doug Green, who with wife Lolly built it into one of the most popular pubs in the area. The … [Read more...]
Glendola Leisure purchases Handmade Pubs
Glendola Leisure are delighted to announce that they have purchased Handmade Pubs and are proud to add The Fox in Shoreditch and The Lansdowne, Primrose Hill to our portfolio of businesses. Alex Salussolia, Managing Director at Glendola Leisure said: We operate a number of pubs in and around London so are delighted to add these two great pubs into the Glendola family of … [Read more...]
Steven Wilmer appointed new General Manager of Malmaison Cheltenham
Boutique hotel brand Malmaison announces the appointment of Steven Wilmer as General Manager of Malmaison Cheltenham. In his new role, Steven will be responsible for the successful operation of the hotel’s 61 bedrooms, three event rooms, and the brasserie and bar, as well as overseeing the development of his team. Steven has been Deputy General Manager at the hotel since … [Read more...]