Pubs Code Adjudicator News Today

CAMRA and the SLTA have welcomed a move by the Scottish Government that will see the introduction of a Scottish pubs code from 7 October, if ratified, while the SBPA has expressed disappointment.

The pubs code adjudicator (PCA) has announced the launch of its Annual Tied Tenants Survey, calling on tied publicans to share their views on the pub company and the PCA.

The Post Office scandal is a shocking example of how arms-length bodies allow government to escape accountability, writes Matthew Lesh.

The role of the pubs code adjudicator is varied and one part of it involves taking time to understand how the regulated pub companies run their businesses and how they embed their code duties into their relationships with their tied tenants. The regulator having a positive and informed relationship with those who lead and work for the pub owning businesses is important and benefits the tied pub trade as a whole.

Stonegate has the least satisfied tenants of Britain’s six biggest pub companies, the industry regulator has found.The Pubs Code Adjudicator said its annual sur

Disputes over pub repairs can be a real cause of dissatisfaction for the tenant, as well as the landlord. Knowing and using Pubs Code rights can help avoid such disputes arising or help tenants to resolve them if they do.

Star Pubs & Bars has agreed to pay £1.25m to end a High Court litigation with the pubs code adjudicator (PCA) that began in 2019 after an investigation was launched into the pubco breaching the pubs code.

New appointments at BaT, ESNZ, DIT, DCMS and elsewhere in the civil service, UK politics, and public affairs, via the Dods People team

Announcements about Pubs Code regulation in practice

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