COMPILATION OF ARTICLES FOR FEBRUARY 2020 EDITION

WETHERSPOON BOSS CALLS FOR PUBWATCHES ‘EVERYWHERE’

JD Wetherspoon boss Tim Martin has said that, if he were Prime Minister, he would call for everywhere to have a Pubwatch.  Speaking to 200 delegates at the National Pubwatch Conference in Cardiff recently, he backed Pubwatches as crucial to support licensees and tackle disorder…(read more here)

NATIONAL PUBWATCH CONFERENCE AWARDS – CARDIFF 2020

Four worthy recipients of NPW Awards were recognised at the 17th annual conference, held at the Jurys Inn, Cardiff. The winners were:
Amanda Newbery – Award of Merit
Amanda is the Managing Director of Chapel Night Club and the Chairperson of Salisbury Pubwatch.
Kate Purves – Malcolm Eidmans Award
Kate is a Crime Prevention Officer with Northamptonshire Police.
Grayson Underhill – Bravery & Meritorious Behaviour Award 
Grayson is the Head Door Supervisor of the Thekla Night Club in Bristol.
Barry James – Bravery & Meritorious Behaviour Award
Barry is the Head Door Supervisor of the Sir Henry Tate, Chorley. 

For further details, read more here 

RELEASE OF NEW NATIONAL PUBWATCH FILM: DOOR SECURITY AND SEARCH PROCEDURES

We are delighted to announce the release of our latest film relating to door security and search procedures.  The film was produced to highlight the issues related to ensuring that your door staff are not only qualified and registered with the Security Industry Authority but that they are working to your company policy and procedures and fully understand the venues licensing conditions…(read more here)

STAR AWARDS FOR WHITEHAVEN PUBWATCH

The Mayor of Copeland recently presented NPW Star Awards to Pauline Cullen and Jason Fisher at their monthly Whitehaven Pubwatch meeting.  The meeting was attended by NPW Regional Representative Joe Murray who nominated Pauline and Jason for the awards…(read more here)

LANCASTER SERVES ‘DRINKS NOT DRUNKS’ IN CHRISTMAS PUB CAMPAIGN

Lancaster Pub Watch is running a mini campaign this Christmas to try to make sure everyone gets home safe and sound after their big night out.  The organisation that represents the licensed trade in Lancaster is reminding customers that they may not get served by bar staff if they appear drunk…(read more here)
 
PUBWATCH GROUP HOPE FOR A PEACEFUL CHRISTMAS

A ‘zero tolerance’ policy towards anti-social behaviour has been adopted in pubs across Widnes to ensure customers enjoy the festive season in peace.  Widnes Pub Watch says it wants to provide a safe, cheerful environment in Widnes pubs where people can enjoy themselves without the threat of anti-social behaviour from a small minority, and are working closely with Cheshire Police and Halton Borough Council…(read more here)

FALKIRK PUBWATCH SEEKS CHRISTMAS GIFTS FOR ONE PARENT FAMILIES

Falkirk pubs in the local Pubwatch scheme are acting as drop off points for gifts to be donated to One Parent Families Falkirk…(read more here)

PUB LANDLORD SPEAKS OUT ON ‘UNACCEPTABLE’ BEHAVIOUR OF CHRISTMAS DRINKERS

A Bristol publican is hoping for a happy Christmas for all – including pub staff.  Paul has put out a message that pub-goers enjoy themselves at Christmas and throughout the year, and respect pub workers.  He said “The disrespect that people have for staff that work in this industry, the verbal and threatening behaviour that staff deal with is totally disrespectful and shouldn’t be tolerated. ”…(read more here)

HIGH TECH VIOLENT CRIME DETERRENT ROLLED OUT COUNTY WIDE AFTER TRIAL

Earlier this year we told you about a trial project taking place in Sheffield, which saw night-time venues across the city issued with SmartWater canisters in a bid to deter violent crime and behaviour.  The good news is the trial was a success and today (6 December) we’re rolling out the scheme across the rest of South Yorkshire, providing an extra deterrent to those intent on causing problems in our pubs and clubs…(read more here)

CRACKDOWN ON ALCOHOL FUELLED TROUBLE LAUNCHES IN CUMBRIAN PUBS

A crackdown on alcohol fuelled trouble in pubs could see revellers receive a lengthy ban.  Any offences fuelled by alcohol in Whitehaven like assault, disorder and drug crime will incur a 13 month ban.  The stricter punishment will impact the social life of culprits; excluding them from the towns public houses and off-license premises…(read more here)

SIX PEOPLE BANNED FROM NEWTOWN PUBS – INCLUDING ONE LIFETIME BAN

Six people have been banned from pubs in Newtown after being arrested for alcohol related crime and disorder, police said.  The bans, ranging from 12 months to life, were issued under the Behave or Be Banned scheme following a recent Pubwatch Committee meeting…(read more here)

POLICE ‘ABUSED’ ON DRUG CRACKDOWN PUB VISITS

Police are considering prosecuting a number of people who showed ‘abuse and hostility’ towards them when they visited licensed premises in Meirionnydd and Dwyfor recently.  A team from North Wales Police visited pubs and clubs in Porthmadog, Criccieth and Penrhyndeudraeth, with support from detection dogs from Wagtail UK…(read more here)

LAUNCH OF A NEW SCHEME TO MAKE NIGHTS OUT IN CORBY OLD VILLAGE SAFER

CBC Safer Corby Team are working alongside Corby Pubwatch and the Neighbourhood Policing Team to launch a new initiative aimed at reducing alcohol related crime and disorder in Corby Old Village…(read more here)

NEW PUBWATCH LAUNCHED IN SHEFFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE

Members attended the launch of the new scheme at The Bridge and were supported by the local police licensing officer, the Chair of Biggleswade Pubwatch and representatives from both the Central Bedfordshire and Town Councils…(read more here)

BIRMINGHAM AIRPORT LAUNCHES A PUBWATCH SCHEME

Birmingham Airport officially launches its first Pubwatch Scheme. It builds on the work of its existing Disruptive Passenger Forum and initiatives such as the ‘One Too Many’ campaign which is supported by The Airport Operators, International Air Transport Association, the UK Travel Retail Forum and Airlines UK..(read more here)

HEATHROW AIRPORT PUBWATCH SEMINAR

NPW Chairman Steve Baker spoke to delegates at the latest Pubwatch training seminar held by Heathrow Airport. The seminar brought together 60+ members from their four airside Pubwatch communities, together with airport staff and Police…(read more here)

CHAIR OF HUDDERSFIELD PUBWATCH RESPONDS TO PRESS REPORT

The local Examiner news recently highlighted a number of Huddersfield venues which appeared to have a high level of crime.  Mark Hollingsworth, Chair of the Huddersfield Pubwatch scheme and owner of Five Bar, responded: “It’s important that these statistics are properly understood”.…(read more here)

KNIFE CRIME CAMPAIGN IN MORECAMBE PUBS

A campaign to stop knife crime in Morecambe has been launched to highlight the grief, devastation and loss a single knife attack can cause.  The Business Improvement District (BID), in conjunction with Morecambe Police and Morecambe Pubwatch have launched the anti-knife awareness campaign in local pubs and other night-time venues…(read more here)

SHROPSHIRE-WIDE PUBWATCH SCHEME LAUNCHED

Having a night out in Shropshire will soon be safer than ever following the introduction of a countywide Pubwatch initiative.  The move means offenders can be banned from every pub in the scheme, with organisers calling for more towns to get involved…(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