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By James Ledward, Jan 28, 2012 - 11:27:28 AM
Cllr Bill Randall
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A successful Green motion to full Council on Thursday (January 26) demanded a fair deal for local community pubs.
In it, Green councillors expressed concerns at the ‘rip-off’ that sees the big pub companies (PubCos) overcharge their tied tenants for drinks.
It also asked the government to consider introducing a minimum price for alcohol to discourage off-licenses and supermarkets selling alcohol at below cost price, which undercuts the safer drinking environment of pubs, and contributes to alcohol problems in the city.
Cllr Bill Randall, who proposed the motion, said:
“Recent figures show that ‘PubCos’ own 51 per cent of pubs in the UK. On top of rent, pub landlords usually have to buy their beer, wine and spirits from the PubCo at inflated prices – even though it could be cheaper elsewhere. This poses an enormous threat to local pubs, which have an important part to play in encouraging responsible drinking and acting as a community hub.”
Cllr Ben Duncan, who seconded the motion, said:
“Alcohol is a real public health issue in the city. Introducing a minimum price per unit would stop supermarkets and off-licenses from selling alcohol at below cost-price. This would encourage people to instead drink in the safe and regulated environment of the local community pub.”
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Features
- National Student Pride returns to Brighton in February
Jan 26, 2012...read more
Now in its fourth year in Brighton, National Student Pride 2012 moves to the Brighton Dome complex between February 24-26 for a three-day mix of partying and political debate. - Janey Buchan: 1926-2012:
Jan 17, 2012...read more
Janey Buchan, 1926-2012
A good friend of the LGBT community
- Thanet Pride - a vision for the future by Kevin Grice
Jan 12, 2012...read more
Gscene editor, James Ledward talks to Kevin Grice, Chair of Thanet Pride who resigned last month. In his closing statement to the community in Thanet he said: “The gay community generally will take anything that is free but ask them for help and you’re dead”.
Travel
- 'OutdoorLads' offers Nepal adventures
Jan 13, 2012...read more
The LGBT outdoor pursuits charity, OutdoorLads is organising two amazing trips to the mountain kingdom of Nepal this November.
- Barcelona: Roger Wheeler falls for the charms of the Catalan capital
Jan 12, 2012...read more
I can’t hear the word Barcelona without hearing Freddie Mercury and Montserrat Caballé’s 1987 hit single which became the unofficial anthem for the 1992 Olympic Games. - Right On Kew: Roger Wheeler rediscovers the beauty of Kew Gardens
Oct 06, 2011...read more
Many years ago when I was very small (yes many years ago), and living in south west London, we would visit Kew Gardens as an occasional special treat.
Latest News
- LGBT History Month launches with a 'Queer Question Time'
Jan 28, 2012...read more
LGBT History Month will be launched with a 'Queer Questions Time' at the Glaziers Hall, Southwalk, on Wednesday, February 1, 2011.
- Brighton & Hove plans to extend licensing of HMOs to improve neighbourhoods
Jan 28, 2012...read more
Brighton and Hove Cuncil have unveiled new plans to licence Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) in targeted areas, including properties housing multiple students, to improve both the accommodation and neighbourhood relations. - Simon Kirby MP encourages local charities to use the free JustTextGiving service
Jan 28, 2012...read more
Kemptown MP encourages local charities to use the free JustTextGiving service.
Arts
- LGBT choir seeks new musical director
Jan 25, 2012...read more
The Rainbow Chorus is seeking a new Musical Director, to start work with the choir from April 2012. - LGBT community marks Holocaust Memorial Day
Jan 25, 2012...read more
Brighton’s LGBT community is marking Holocaust Memorial Day with an exhibition at Jubilee Library, which runs till Sunday, January 29.
- LGBT History Month event: I Am A Poem: Folkestone
Jan 24, 2012...read more
Poet, artist and campaigner Vince Laws takes over Georges House Gallery, The Old High Street, Folkestone, from February 3-15 for LGBT history month. Expect visual poetry, text art, protest art, performances, events, and the chance to get involved.
Food & Drink
- Brighton & Hove Food and Drink Festival wins Sussex Business Award
Dec 05, 2011...read more
Organisers of the Brighton Food and Drink Festival, including Nick Mosley from Brighton Visitor, Paula Seager from Natural PR, Adam Style from Style Accountants and Andrew Kay from Latest7 collected the trophy from Ruth Badger from the TV show The Apprentice.
- A Sunday roast with Maisie at the Queens
Jun 24, 2011...read more
The Queens Hotel is the latest seafront venue to offer a Sunday lunch deal with top line cabaret. Lunch is served quite early from 1pm with cabaret at 2.30pm and costs £19.95 for three courses. - THE HOVE KITCHEN opens!
Nov 13, 2010...read more
This eagerly awaited restaurant, which replaces Barney’s on Western Road, is headed up by Brighton based duo Ben Ranger & Head Chef Steve Beadle (who honed his culinary skills at The River Café). They have stripped it back, scrubbed it raw and brought this lively, friendly new venue to this busy end of Hove.
