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Queen Elizabeth licence appeal- no decision7th July 2007, report by Bill Donne At a special hearing yesterday held at the courts, the Circuit Judge heard the legal arguement as to whether Admiral Taverns should be able to proceed with the appeal against the revocation of the Premise Licence of the Queen Elizabeth. The situation has arisen where the Licensing Committee revoked the Queen Elizababeth's licence following a review hearing. The owners of the Premise Licence at the time were Punch, who immediately lodged an appeal against the Licensing Committee's decision within the 21 days allowed. Punch then subsequently sold the freehold and transferred the Premise Licence to Admiral Taverns. The legal debate is on the point that Admiral Taverns, having acquired the business, can then change the name on the appeal to their name? Is so, can the previous misdemeanours at the public house that caused a review to take place be blamed on the new owners? The DPS has remained in situ throughout. The Judge has deferred his decision until mid-August. Pubwatch Committee has new members5th July 2007, report by Bill Donne At the AGM Les Richards from Q-Bar and Tommy Roberts from Brannigans were elected to sit on the Pubwatch Committee. Chairman Stuart McNaught said " We are delighted to welcome Les and Tommy to sit on the committee. Both Les and Tommy are experienced operators running large venues, and both have previous experience with runnung Pubwatch organisations in other towns". Mr McNaught also paid tribute to Brian Appleton from Mango, who resigned as treasurer, for his services to Pubwatch for the past four years since the the inaugural meeting. The other Committee members were re-elected. The Committee: S.McNaught (Chair), J.Pude (Vice Chair), B.Donne (Secretary), G.Thomas, L.Richards and T. Roberts Smoking Ban Guidelines7th July Courtesy of The Publican All you need to know about the law on the no smoking bans Off Licence has their licence Revoked5th July 2007, report by Bill Donne Bargain Booze in Shinfield Road has had it's Licence revoked last night at a Review Hearing by the Licensing Committee of Reading Borough Council for selling alcohol to persons under the age of eighteen. They have 21 days in which to appeal this decision at the Magistrates Court. Off Licence Conference'Zero tolerance to alcohol sales to young persons' 4th July 2007, report by Geoff Keeble
Photo courtesy of the Evening Post Held on 3rd July 2007 at Bar Risa/Jongleurs (Friar Street) Reading Police’s town centre inspector Andy Bagnall said: “We hope that we will get full attendance from all off-licences. “We want to get the message to off-licences that if they do not turn up on the day we may name and shame them because we have had enough.” He said sales of booze to underage youngsters in town were above the national average with up to 27 per cent of off-licences guilty of doing so last Christmas. The national average is around 21 per cent. Speaking at the official launch of the Safer Streets Alcohol Campaign on Friday last week Insp Bagnall said since April last year more than 180 off-licences had been tested by police and Reading Borough Council’s trading standards – and the situation was deteriorating. Over forty supermarkets, convenience stores and newsagents attended the conference to discuss the impact of the law, anti social, and health issues of alcohol on young persons. Off-licences and pubs that sell alcohol to children are being targeted2nd July 2007, report by Geoff Keeble Thames Valley Police admit that the problem of underage drinking in the town is "deteriorating" with 35% of outlets checked by police and trading standards in the last year have sold alcoholic drinks to children under the legal age of eighteen. Insp Andy Bagnall said: "I will not allow this situation to continue and we will come down hard on those that choose to ignore our warning." " Local communities and local authorities have "to pay the cost of alcohol-related disorder " "The reality is that sales are happening and the situation is deteriorating." "This means that local communities and local authorities have to pay the cost of alcohol-related disorder and anti-social behaviour." Bill Donne, secretary to Reading Pubwatch, who is organising the meeting between retailers and police, said: "The aim of the conference is to educate the off-licence sector across the Borough of Reading about the impact of selling alcohol to children, highlighting the effect it has on the community, police, partners, and more importantly, the health and welfare of the children."
Police Checking S.I.A. Badges4th July 2007, report by Geoff Keeble There has been a number of incidents over the last few weeks where Door Supervisors have SIA Badges, however, on further checks they appeared not to be registered. Managers are reminded that it is their responsibility to check that their Door Team are registered with the SIA and that they have a current, valid registration. Checks can be made in two ways. Phone: 0870 243 0 100 or Website www.the-sia.org.uk And follow the link " Search our Register of Licence Holders" Reading Pubwatch Annual Dinner & Dance Awards Ceremony
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