For years, red tape has made it harder for pubs to serve food outside, host live music, or even stay open, with some historic venues forced to shut over noise complaints or outdated advertising rules.
Now Stephen Morgan is giving people in Portsmouth the chance to fix it.
You can do this by filling in the survey below. These responses will be submitted to the Government’s current call for evidence to change outdated pub rules.
The call for evidence will focus on nine key recommendations from the Government’s Licensing Taskforce, with particular emphasis on streamlining on-trade alcohol licensing for hospitality venues.
This call for evidence closes at
Whether it’s enjoying a pint with friends while listening to a local band, grabbing a bite from a pop-up food stall, or taking part in a community quiz night, these changes could make it easier for pubs and bars to offer the kind of experiences people love.
