Albert Bar in Montrose forced to shut until noise problem is addressed
An Angus pub has had its licence suspended following a long-running battle with the council over noise complaints. (...)
Owner allowed city centre pub Lennon's to operate without a licensed manager
The owner of a city centre pub is facing council censure for allowing it to operate in breach of licensing laws for seven months. (...)
Perth bar owner launches legal action against council control
The owner of one of Perth's best-known bars has launched a legal bid against Perth and Kinross Council for what he believes is a campaign of persecution. (...)
Ship Inn owner says noise complaint is the result of a 'one-off incident'
One of Dundee's oldest and best-known pubs is fighting to hold on to its extended licence for a pavement cafe after a neighbour alleged her daughter had been harassed by some of the clientele. (...)
Bottle-marking scheme to be expanded in bid to continue crackdown on underage drinking
A bottle-marking scheme that aims to cut underage drinking and the anti-social behaviour it leads to is set to cover the whole of Dundee. (...)
Fat Sam's seeks permission for 4.30am opening three nights a week
Fat Sam's nightclub in Dundee city centre is seeking permission to stay open and sell alcohol until 4.30am three days a week. (...)
Perth's cafe culture set to be embraced
Perth's aspirations to become a leading European tourist destination took a leap forward with the acceptance of a more relaxed attitude to outdoor drinking. (...)
Angus agrees temporary licensing extension for royal wedding
Those wishing to toast next month's royal wedding will have an even longer opportunity to do so after Angus licensing board agreed to a temporary extension of licensing hours. (...)
Fat Sam's late opening bid clarity call
An application to extend the opening hours of Dundee's biggest nightclub has been adjourned to the next meeting of the city council's licensing board after members requested more information. (...)
Councillors hint at support for Dundee taxi cap
Long-standing calls to cap the number of taxis in Dundee have been cautiously backed by two members of the city's licensing board. (...)
Calls to relax rural alcohol licences to boost tourism in Angus
Rural Angus hostelries that are key to the area's tourism sector may be considered for a licensing relaxation under new guidelines. (...)
Lochee Post Office fears it may close should shop get alcohol licence
A post office has warned it may close if a nearby shop is granted permission to sell alcohol. (...)
Sheriff 'wrong,' says councillor
Dundee City Council licensing board convener Rod Wallace claims a sheriff "got it wrong" by overturning the council's ban on a pub's discount drink scheme. (...)
Nether Inn discount card raises legal question
Dundee City Council is seeking advice after a sheriff's landmark decision to overturn the council's censure of a city pub over its drinks discount card. (...)
More than 50 pubs face losing their licence
Dundee's licensing chairman has warned that more than 50 pubs could be stripped of their right to sell alcohol unless they pay a statutory registration fee. (...)
Expert fears local alcohol minimum pricing would fail
A bid to introduce minimum alcohol pricing in Dundee's pubs and clubs through the licensing board bringing in a local by-law could result in "booze tourists", with tipplers heading into other council areas which allowed alcohol to be sold cheaply. (...)
City to investigate local control of alcohol pricing
Dundee licensing chief Rod Wallace is to ask city council officials to investigate the possibility of introducing minimum alcohol pricing in the city's pubs and clubs through a by-law. (...)
Objections scupper plans for live music at Papa Jacques
Live bands will not be performing at Papa Jacques Cafe Bar in Broughty Ferry after an application to Dundee's licensing board to allow them was withdrawn in the face of objections from neighbouring residents. (...)