COMPILATION OF ARTICLES FOR AUGUST 2019 EDITION

NEW NATIONAL PUBWATCH AWARD – BRAVERY AND MERITORIOUS CONDUCT

The National Pubwatch Committee announce the launch of a new award for ‘Bravery and Meritorious Conduct’. The award is open to anyone who acts selflessly to save life or reduce harm to persons working or socialising in the night-time economy…(read more here)

ACID AND KNIFE ATTACKS: TWO NEW FIRST-AID FILMS FOR PUBWATCH MEMBERS

Would you know what to do if you were faced with a knife or acid attack in your bar? The recent spate of knife crime and to a much lesser extent the use of acid, has rightly caused much public concern. Thankfully both types of crime are still relatively rare occurrences in pubs and bars, but when they do happen, they can have a devastating impact on victims and businesses.  National Pubwatch, in collaboration for South Central Ambulance Service, has produced two new emergency first-aid films which aim to provide common sense advice on how bar staff can reduce injury and prevent the loss of life…(read more here)

STAR AWARDS FOR OTLEY PUBWATCH

NPW Regional Representative and Mayor of Otley Peter Jackson, attended a meeting of Otley and District Pubwatch to present two National Pubwatch Star Awards to Tony Garwood Chair of Otley & District Pubwatch and Mick Waters Leeds City Council Entertainment Licensing. Also, in attendance to witness the award was Otley BID representative Sally Hinchcliffe and West Yorkshire Police Licensing David Parker…(read more here)

NEW PUBWATCH SCHEME FOR HEATHROW AIRPORT

The UK’s busiest airport has launched its own Pubwatch scheme as part of its policy to take a proactive and responsible approach to keeping the airport safe and secure for its passengers and work colleagues…(read more here)

RE-LAUNCH OF WOKINGHAM PUBWATCH

The Licensees of Wokingham came together today to re-launch Pubwatch after a lapse of over two years…(read more here)

YORK PUBWATCH

After months of planning and support from National Pubwatch and various partners, the watch launched with 78 members.  Each member is signed up to Apex radio system and discussions are ongoing into the use of body worn cameras.  The Pubwatch members are working closely with York BID who are looking at ways to sponsor this scheme…(read more here)

KNIFE ARCHES TO BE USED AT WARRINGTON BAR FOR FIRST TIME

Knife arches will be in use in Warrington town centre this weekend to help keep revellers safe.  Warrington Police and the Warrington BID have joined forces to buy two arches and handheld devices to be used by staff at bars and clubs in the town centre…(read more here)

POLICE CRACKDOWN ON VIOLENCE AND DISORDER CREATES ‘SAFEST NORTH PARTY SPOTS’

Inverness and Highland towns have been branded the “safest party spots” in the north after a crackdown on anti-social behaviour – which has seen police committing 50% more hours patrolling pubs, clubs and restaurants in the region than counterparts in Scotland, the area’s police commander has claimed…(read more here)

WEST BRIDGEFORD BARS EDUCATED ON TACKLING ANTI-SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR AND DRUGS

A night time economy initiative in West Bridgford is helping to further educate bar owners and door staff on drugs and anti-social behaviour in their venues.  The joint initiative from Rushcliffe Borough Council and Nottinghamshire Police saw a dedicated evening of action earlier in June where officers from both organisations listened and engaged with staff at nine bars and restaurants in the town…(read more here)

BANNED FROM ONE, BANNED FROM ALL – PUBS COME TOGETHER TO BAN TROUBLEMAKERS

Wymondham pubs, bars and sports clubs are coming together for a new Pubwatch scheme.  Officers are hoping to crack down on a minority of troublemakers in Wymondham, Norfolk, with people being warned they face being barred from all nine pubs and bars in the town…(read more here)

VULNERABILITY TRAINING DELIVERED TO READING PUBWATCH

Recently, thirty two members of Reading Pubwatch attended a training session on the subject of ‘A duty of care for vulnerable people’ presented by the neighbourhood specialist officer PC Simon Wheeler from Thames Valley Police. The interesting and thought provoking presentation looked at the journey of a young woman on a night out in a club who became intoxicated and ended up being sexually assaulted at her own home…(read more here)

TROUBLEMAKER JAILED AND BANNED FROM ALL TOWN CENTRE PUBS UPON HIS RELEASE

A man who persistently caused trouble in and around pubs in Newark has been barred from every licensed premise in the town centre for five years.  A Criminal Behaviour Order has been secured on 29-year-old Shamus Doyle who has a record of drunkenness and of violent and threatening behaviour stretching back more than two years…(read more here)

‘IF YOU CAUSE TROUBLE YOU GET BANNED’ – SCARBOROUGH PUB LANDLORDS SEND POWERFUL MESSAGE TO STOP VIOLENT BEHAVIOUR

“If you cause trouble, you will get banned” – that’s the message two pub landlords are keen to get across in a bid to stamp out threatening behaviour in pubs.  Scarborough licensees Tony Snow and Danny Smith have been speaking out about the issue of violence in venues across town which staff experience “day after day after day”…(read more here)

GUIDE TO POLICY AND TRAINING FOR DEALING WITH VULNERABLE CUSTOMERS

It’s well known that regular contact with vulnerable people comes hand in hand with managing a licensed venue. Many factors contribute to a customer becoming vulnerable, from lowered inhibition and impaired judgment, to spiked drinks and being left alone. Jo Cox-Brown, Director of Night Time Economy Solutions, offers insight on how to plan the management of vulnerable persons in your business to create a safer environment for all.  This follows on from Jo’s practical guide, Keeping Drinking Safe…(read more here) 

KEEP DRINKING SAFE.  A GOOD PRACTICE GUIDE FOR DEALING WITH VULNERABLE PEOPLE

Those working in the night time economy contribute to a fun, lively environment, and no two nights in their town or city are ever the same. Along with this, however, those on the frontline also regularly have to deal with situations involving vulnerable people. From alcohol-related illness to safety concerns, staff in licensed premises need to have their eye on the ball at all times…(read more here)

TOOLS AND RESOURCES
 
Pubwatch Posters - view the range and download from here
Regional Map – check out your local representative here 
Scheme Locator – make sure your Pubwatch is on the map – free registration here