The BBPA has commented on the key issues arising from the House Lords committee inquiry into the 2003 Licensing Act. BBPA Chief Executive, Brigid Simmonds, comments: Overall “I very much welcome the Committee’s statement that “pubs, clubs and live music venues are a vital part of our cultural identity. Any decline in our cities’ world-famous night life ought to be prevented … [Read more...]
Scrap local authority licensing committees, lords committee recommends
In the eleven years since it has been in force hardly a year has gone by without major amendment to the Licensing Act 2003. The Lords Committee, set up to scrutinise the Act, wants to bring an end to these frequent piecemeal changes, and recommends a one-off radical overhaul, including the abolition of local authority licensing committees. Chairman of the House of Lords … [Read more...]
A Big, Bold Spring Breakfast at RSA House
I do love attending Harbour + Jones events, the experiences are always big and bold and the locations always stunning. This latest event was at RSA House to showcase their new breakfast menu. RSA House is tucked away just off the Strand, this magnificent Georgian building houses elegant high-ceilinged ballrooms, cosy exposed brick vaults and stylish boardrooms. Designed by … [Read more...]
Providence expands in the South West
The Fairtree Hospitality Real Estate Private Equity Fund has purchased four hotels in the South West after securing £16m worth of financing from NatWest. The fund, managed by international asset management company Fairtree Capital, has bought the hotels in locations throughout the region, including the Queens Hotel and the Palace Hotel in Paignton, Headland Hotel in Torquay, … [Read more...]
Brewpub Group Brewhouse & Kitchen expands to Bournemouth
Today, Brewhouse & Kitchen has added to its nationwide portfolio of brewpubs with the launch of Brewhouse & Kitchen Bournemouth. Just opened within the Bournemouth Triangle complex, the site joins Poole and Southbourne as the third in the conurbation. Boasting its own microbrewery, the site’s dedicated brewer will be responsible for producing a selection of the … [Read more...]