@Popall

Here you’ll find news & tips from the UK's largest firm of alcohol and leisure licensing solicitors.

 Nottingham and London
popall.co.uk
Joined August 2009
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Leisure Property Forum@LPFtalkJan 8
⏱️Fingers on buttons... bookings for The Leisure Property Forum Annual Dinner 2026 are now LIVE. Sponsored by our amazing LPF member and supporter, @Popall we will be raising money for their nominated charity - @MaggiesCentres. Book now: leisurepropertyforum.co.uk/e… #leisuresector
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UKHospitality
@UKHofficial5 Jun 2025
Today our Deputy CEO @allen_m_simpson spoke at @Popall's Licensing Seminar to discuss the work we are doing to support the sector and our asks of the Government. Read more about our work on licensing here: ukhospitality.org.uk/work/li…
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. @Popall “Look at the red line on the plan, it indicates where licensable activities can take place. If your garden or outdoor space isn’t within this boundary, you may need to take action.” bit.ly/3RVqjaQ

Hosting outdoor events at your pub

It’s essential to understand the licensing requirements to keep things legal and hassle-free when hosting outdoor events.

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Excited to announce our Networking Sponsors for The LPF Annual Dinner! Thank-you @Otiumrealestate and Funstation UK - it's going to be a great night, raising cash for @GOSHCharity, thanks to our generous Head Sponsors @Popall #commercialrealestate #leisuresector #Hospitality
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Check the hours and licensable activities on your premises licence, make sure you are not operating beyond what your licence allows. @Popall morningadvertiser.co.uk/Arti…

Dealing with noise complaints

Noise can arise from your premises in a variety of ways, this could be from the provision of entertainment such as live or recorded music, people waiting outside for taxis or refuse collection.

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Awareness of allergen-related issues has risen substantially over the last few years with some highly publicised cases involving fatalities as a result of allergic reactions. @Popall morningadvertiser.co.uk/Arti…

Allergen advice from Poppleston Allen

A recently publicised incident in a Nottingham café has served as a useful reminder to operators of the need to be on top of their communications with customers in terms of allergens.

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Whether the garden is part of your licensed premises or is considered a workplace, you should be able to have live amplified music until 11pm. @Popall morningadvertiser.co.uk/Arti…

Legal Q&A: the rules around live music outside

In this week's licensing column, legal experts Poppleston Allen answered a question around live music in external areas.

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I for one would love to see more pianos in pubs. So my advice is this; get a piano in your pub. You don’t need a licence for them and they have great appeal. @Popall morningadvertiser.co.uk/Arti…

The rise, fall and rise again of the pub piano

I recently found myself examining my aging features in the mirror and concluded I was ripe for a mid-life crisis.

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Refusing service, denying entry and asking people to leave are always tricky issues for licensees. @Popall morningadvertiser.co.uk/Arti…

When are you legally allowed to ask customers to leave?

You might have seen in the news – or on social media- a recent story about a pub landlord who asked a group of people to leave his premises.

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With the right kind of premises, the warm weather is a fantastic opportunity for operators to boost revenue. And, in turn, this can present challenges to staff and give rise to potential enforcement issues. @Popall morningadvertiser.co.uk/Arti…

Tips for avoiding issues while maximising your beer garden

Every year the brief British summer brings out the fair-weather drinkers to quaff cider and Aperol spritz in beer gardens and at bistro tables across the country.

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When a complaint or a visit from a Council officer arises, document the interaction. Who visited? What was the complaint? What steps were taken to address them? Did it resolve the issue? This information will be valuable for future reference. @Popall buff.ly/3SznVHy
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We are excited to announce @Popall as the awards sponsor of Nottingham's @bestbarnone_1 awards night. We appreciate their support in helping us recognise and celebrate the city’s best venues for responsible management and operation of alcohol-licensed premises.
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These events can be a great way to raise money for a charity or good cause, which you may seek to do by hosting a raffle or tombola. @Popall buff.ly/4ffJdUi

Summer raffles: staying compliant with the Gambling Act 2005

Despite what the weather may suggest, we are in the height of British summer time meaning summer fete season is upon us.

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Although the guidance is aimed at the alcohol manufacturing and retail industries and labelling of products, it is worth noting for premises operators. @Popall buff.ly/4ciV4ix
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Poppleston Allen retweeted
Best Bar None@bestbarnone_127 Jun 2024
With England through to the next round of the Euros, you may need to review you licence conditions and where necessary apply for a Temporary Events Notice (TENS). @Popall has released a reminder of the deadlines for TENS, popall.co.uk/news-publicatio… #safersocialising #euros2024

UEFA Temporary Event Notice deadlines for semi-finals and finals are fast approaching - Poppleston...

Temporary Event Notice deadlines for UEFA Europeans Football Championship semi-finals and finals are fast approaching.

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If your beer garden is not licensed for the sale of alcohol then you would need to issue a Temporary Event Notice to dispense alcohol in the beer garden. @Popall buff.ly/3Ks5gsN
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The firm has grown from having a handful of clients in those early days to now giving specialist licensing, gambling and regulatory advice to hundreds of organisations across a plethora of sectors. @Popall morningadvertiser.co.uk/Arti…

A look at licensing changes over 30 years as leading firm celebrates 3 decades

As leading licensing firm Poppleston Allen marks more than a quarter of a century in business, we've also taken a trip down memory lane to look at the changes that have taken place during these 30...

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The guidance from Government emphasises treating such applications as renewals, and councils are encouraged to be pragmatic and proportionate in their approach. @Popall buff.ly/4bH0OlC

Navigating the new permanent pavement licence rules

In the ever-changing landscape of British hospitality, adaptability is key.

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Poppleston Allen retweeted
UK News Group@UKNewsGroup16 May 2024
#Legal News! UK’s leading licensing law firm celebrates 30 years at the top Click here to read more -> bit.ly/4akYY90 -> @Popall -> #Hospitality #Licensing #Celebration #UKNewsGroup #EastMidlands #Nottinghamshire #London

UK’s leading licensing law firm celebrates 30 years at the top

Poppleston Allen reflects on the major changes to the industry over the past 30 years. In May 1994, Jeremy Allen and Susanna Poppleston launched

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Later this week (Saturday 18 May) WBC champion Tyson Fury and unified champion Oleksandr Usyk will battle for the Undisputed World Heavyweight Championship fight. @Popall buff.ly/3QHodv7
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