The Law Relating To Hours Of Opening
Mark S. Elliott has spent 25 years working in various management roles within the tenanted and leased divisions of the UK's largest breweries and pub companies. His extensive knowledge and day-to-day involvement with pubs and publicans make him well qualified to know what is required to run a successful pub. He shares his knowledge and many 'insider tips' with you in this book. Mark is based in Cockermouth, Cumbria.
THE LAW RELATING TO HOURS OF OPENING
The Licensing Act 2003 allows flexible closing times rather than the fixed times that used to apply. It allows the possibility of the premises remaining open for up to 24 hours (if a publican felt that this was commercially viable). The actual hours of opening that are granted by the licensing authority will take into account the impact on local residents, businesses and the expert opinion of various authorities in relation to the licensing objectives. If no objections are raised, then the hours will be granted. Where there are objections, the licensing authority has discretion to determine what opening hours to allow.
