tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communications News and communications from Pubs Code Adjudicator (PCA) 2025-04-15T12:00:02+01:00 HM Government tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/pubs-code-adjudicator-launches-website-to-provide-new-resources-for-tied-tenants 2025-04-15T12:00:02+01:00 Pubs Code Adjudicator launches website to provide new resources for tied tenants A new website has been created to help tied tenants access support from the Pubs Code Adjudicator (PCA). tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/the-pca-has-written-to-all-pub-owning-businesses-about-the-price-match-right 2025-03-28T07:02:14+00:00 The PCA has written to all pub owning businesses about the price match right The PCA is concerned to ensure that pubs companies are fully compliant with regulation 46 of the Pubs Code relating to premises insurance, and in particular, a tied tenant’s right to price match. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/information-on-changes-to-the-pubs-code-adjudicators-website 2025-03-26T09:06:57+00:00 Information on changes to the Pubs Code Adjudicator's website This information is from the PCA on upcoming changes to the website. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/pca-considers-innovative-agreement-types 2025-03-13T10:00:06+00:00 PCA considers innovative agreement types The PCA outlines difficulties in applying the Pubs Code legislation to some agreement types and seeks evidence and views. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/pubs-code-adjudicator-pca-confirms-ciarb-as-sole-provider-of-arbitration-management-services-for-fourth-year 2025-02-12T15:18:50+00:00 Pubs Code Adjudicator (PCA) confirms Ciarb as sole provider of arbitration management services for fourth year The Pubs Code Adjudicator (PCA) is pleased to confirm the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (Ciarb) has secured the second extension to its contract for the provision of arbitration services on behalf of the PCA. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/star-re-imburses-tenant-following-pca-intervention 2025-01-31T13:59:51+00:00 Star re-imburses tenant following PCA intervention Star has re-imbursed a tenant £5,832 for costs the tenant was ordered to pay in arbitration because of the PCA’s intervention. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/update-the-pubs-code-adjudicator-has-concluded-its-review-of-stars-reported-breaches-of-the-pubs-code-in-relation-to-information-given-to-tied-tena 2024-03-27T10:41:28+00:00 Update - The Pubs Code Adjudicator has concluded its review of Star’s reported breaches of the Pubs Code in relation to information given to tied tenants about premises insurance Star has now revised its communications with tied tenants to ensure it provides transparent information in relation to premises insurance as required by the Pubs Code. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-re-appoints-pubs-code-adjudicator 2024-02-28T00:00:00+00:00 Government re-appoints Pubs Code Adjudicator Fiona Dickie has been re-appointed as the Pubs Code Adjudicator. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/ciarb-awarded-a-12-month-extension-to-continue-as-the-provider-of-the-pcas-arbitration-referral-service 2023-12-19T14:49:16+00:00 CIArb awarded a 12 month extension to continue as the provider of the PCA’s arbitration referral service Following a two year partnership, the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb) has been awarded a 12-month extension to continue as sole providers of the PCA’s arbitration referral service. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/pca-completes-monitoring-of-stars-compliance-with-investigation-recommendations 2023-12-13T13:21:25+00:00 PCA completes monitoring of Star’s compliance with investigation recommendations Star has now complied with all recommendations as a result of the PCA’s investigation into its use of the stocking requirement in Market Rent Only tenancies, bringing the PCA’s monitoring to an end. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/pca-reviews-how-pub-companies-manage-repairs-and-dilapidations-in-response-to-tenant-dissatisfaction 2023-10-12T15:46:01+01:00 PCA reviews how pub companies manage repairs and dilapidations in response to tenant dissatisfaction The PCA has published a report into its findings following its thematic review into how pub companies manage repairs and dilapidations. Engagement with tenants and pub companies will continue to ensure they discover what is … tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/pubs-code-adjudicator-events 2023-03-03T13:48:50+00:00 Pubs Code Adjudicator events Events where you can meet the PCA team. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/update-punch-pubs-verifies-its-code-compliance-after-it-accepts-it-has-a-statutory-duty-to-provide-rent-proposals-to-new-tenants 2022-02-01T12:50:22+00:00 Update: Punch Pubs verifies its Code compliance after it accepts it has a statutory duty to provide Rent Proposals to new tenants The PCA provides an update on action it has required Punch Pubs to take to verify its Code compliance with its statutory duty to provide Rent Proposals to new tenants. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/the-pca-is-launching-its-annual-tenant-survey 2022-01-18T12:22:37+00:00 The PCA is launching its annual tenant survey The survey is an opportunity for tied tenants to share their views on their pub company and the PCA across a number of areas. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/chartered-institute-of-arbitrators-to-take-over-pubs-code-arbitration-referral-service 2021-12-01T11:00:03+00:00 Chartered Institute of Arbitrators to take over Pubs Code Arbitration Referral Service From 13 December 2021 new Pubs Code arbitration referrals must be made to the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/pca-publishes-new-factsheet-on-code-rights-for-those-renewing-a-pub-agreement 2021-11-26T12:30:54+00:00 PCA publishes new factsheet on Code rights for those renewing a pub agreement Our latest factsheet helps those who are renewing a pub agreement with a regulated pub company to understand their Code rights tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/changes-to-annual-compliance-report-for-regulated-pub-companies 2021-11-12T14:45:38+00:00 Changes to Annual Compliance Report for Regulated Pub Companies The Pubs Code requires all Code Compliance Officers from the regulated pub companies to submit an annual compliance report to the PCA relating to each financial year. This year we have made improvements to the report form… tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/pubs-code-adjudicator-proposes-changes-to-free-of-tie-process-to-improve-fairness-for-tied-tenants 2021-10-29T13:39:41+01:00 Pubs Code Adjudicator Proposes Changes to Free-of-Tie Process to Improve Fairness for Tied Tenants Fiona Dickie, the Pubs Code Adjudicator (PCA), has today asked for views on a series of measures aimed at removing potential barriers to tied tenants seeking a Market Rent Only – or free of tie – option for their pubs. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/pca-publishes-factsheet-on-code-rights-for-those-considering-a-new-tied-pub-agreement 2021-09-28T12:51:10+01:00 PCA publishes factsheet on Code rights for those considering a new tied pub agreement Our latest factsheet helps those who are considering taking on a new agreement with a regulated pub company to understand their Code rights tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/the-pca-insurance-survey-results-are-in-here-is-what-they-tell-us 2021-08-03T16:10:22+01:00 The PCA Insurance Survey results are in. Here is what they tell us. The results suggest that awareness of insurance rights needs to improve, including the right to price match the pub-owning business’ policy. This is an important Code right which can benefit tied pub tenants financially. The…