Breaches

This register is a record of Pubs Code breaches that pub-owning businesses have reported to the Pubs Code Adjudicator. Please note, this is a record of breaches reported since 1 April 2022 when the self-reporting process was formalised. Applies to England and Wales.

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Self-reported breaches results list

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Breach Reported October 2024

Pub-owning Business: Marston's

Topic: BDM Notes

Regulation and description: Regulation 41(4)

A pub-owning business must ensure that the Business Development Manager (BDM) provides tied pub tenants with a record of discussions in connection with matters set out in subsection 41(4)(a) within 14 days of the discussion. 

Date of breach: June 2024 - August 2024

Matter reported / Further information:

BDM notes of 147 meetings were not sent within the required timescale due to an internal IT issue. PCA satisfied POB has taken appropriate action in the circumstances reported.
 

Breach Reported September 2024

Pub-owning Business: Punch Pubs

Topic: Rent assessment proposal

Regulation and description: Regulation 20(2)(a)

The rent assessment proposal must be provided to the tied pub tenant, in the case of an assessment conducted under regulation 19(1)(a), at least 6 months before the rent review date.

Date of breach: May 2024 - June 2024

Matter reported / Further information:

2 instances of a rent assessment proposal not being provided within the required timescale. PCA satisfied POB has taken appropriate action in the circumstances reported.