25th April 2022
Professional footballer Gareth Bale plans to open an indoor adventure golf centre in Bristol city centre despite objections by more than 100 residents. Neighbours argued the proposed venue was a “bar” and should not be allowed because of its location in the city centre cumulative impact area (CIA) where alcohol-led late-night establishments are at “saturation point”, and…
16th July 2020
Alcohol will be sold on the ground floor of a student hub at the heart of the University of Bristol’s campus, after permission for a licence was given.The plan comes as the Hawthorns building, where alcohol is served and live performances are held, is set to be turned into a flagship £80m library. Representing the university,…
27th November 2019
St John’s Chambers sponsored the University of West of England (UWE) 2019 Mooting Competition, and on Thursday, 21st November was the final of the three stage mooting competition at UWE, with the results being announced. The winner was Monica Young and the runner up, Ella White who have both received a mini pupillage experience at…
13th August 2019
Concern over complaints of aggression and a complaint of inappropriate sexual language to a lone female passenger led to the North Somerset Council licensing committee revoking a driver’s private hire licence with immediate effect. An appeal to the magistrates’ court was successfully resisted by the Council and an application to have the suspension lifted pending further appeal…
