Trade rebuffs fresh alcohol levy calls
Any additional alcohol tax should target supermarkets, says the SLTA. …
Waterson steps down as SLTA chief
PAUL Waterson has stood down as chief executive of the Scottish Licensed Trade Association (SLTA). …
Appeal figures underline flaws
SLTN finds more than half of appeals to 2010 revaluation were rejected …
Should councils control rates?
Trade split on suggestion local authorities should run the show By Dave Hunter The licensed trade is split over suggestions that all control of business rates …
Clarity is needed on fit and proper
Clear definition required as applicant assessment is reintroduced to law Operators and trade groups have issued fresh calls for a clear definition of ‘fit …
Rates increases blasted
OPERATORS and trade groups have slammed newly announced draft rateable values which will see many licensees across Scotland paying higher business rates. The …
Sound of music secured at last
Edinburgh board amends policy after long-fought campaign Edinburgh pubs and bars look set to benefit from a more liberal music policy after the licensing board …
Trade slams Hogmanay Old Firm clash
OPERATORS and trade groups have criticised the decision to schedule an Old Firm match for Hogmanay, branding the timing of the fixture “senseless”. The …
Capital alive with the sound of music
EDINBURGH pubs and bars look set to benefit from a more liberal music policy after the licensing board agreed to loosen restrictions on amplified music …
Ad campaign for Scottish bars launched
A MAJOR new advertising campaign to encourage consumers to support their local pubs and clubs has been launched. Trade group the Scottish Licensed Trade …
