tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communicationsNews and communications from Pubs Code Adjudicator (PCA)2025-04-15T12:00:02+01:00HM Governmenttag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/pubs-code-adjudicator-launches-website-to-provide-new-resources-for-tied-tenants2025-04-15T12:00:02+01:00Pubs Code Adjudicator launches website to provide new resources for tied tenantsA new website has been created to help tied tenants access support from the Pubs Code Adjudicator (PCA).tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/marstons-agree-to-pay-arbitrators-fees-and-costs2025-03-31T17:11:22+01:00Marston’s agree to pay arbitrator’s fees and costsMarston’s agreed to pay 100% of an arbitrator’s fees and costs in a Pubs Code arbitration after failing to identify the relevant costs provisions in their submissions to the arbitrator. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/pub-owning-businesses-agree-minimum-standards-for-tenants-on-short-agreements2025-03-31T00:00:00+01:00Pub-owning businesses agree minimum standards for tenants on short agreementsThe 6 regulated pub-owning businesses have worked together with the PCA to agree minimum standards in dealing with tied tenants on short agreements over and above what the Pubs Code requires. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/the-pca-has-written-to-all-pub-owning-businesses-about-the-price-match-right2025-03-28T07:02:14+00:00The PCA has written to all pub owning businesses about the price match rightThe 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-website2025-03-26T09:06:57+00:00Information on changes to the Pubs Code Adjudicator's websiteThis information is from the PCA on upcoming changes to the website. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/pca-considers-innovative-agreement-types2025-03-13T10:00:06+00:00PCA considers innovative agreement typesThe 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/the-pcas-annual-tied-tenant-survey-2025-reaches-the-halfway-point2025-02-17T00:00:00+00:00The PCA’s Annual Tied Tenant Survey 2025 reaches the halfway point50% of 1200 tied tenants have now been interviewed as part of the PCA’s Annual Tied Tenant Survey 2025.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/pubs-code-adjudicator-pca-confirms-ciarb-as-sole-provider-of-arbitration-management-services-for-fourth-year2025-02-12T15:18:50+00:00Pubs Code Adjudicator (PCA) confirms Ciarb as sole provider of arbitration management services for fourth yearThe 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-intervention2025-01-31T13:59:51+00:00Star re-imburses tenant following PCA interventionStar 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/launch-of-2025-pca-annual-tied-tenant-survey2025-01-14T09:54:33+00:00Launch of 2025 PCA Annual Tied Tenant SurveyJanuary 13th, 2025 sees the launch of the Pubs Code Adjudicator’s Annual Tied Tenant Survey and tied tenants are being encouraged to participate.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/pcas-annual-tied-tenants-survey-results-20242024-07-17T00:00:00+01:00PCA's Annual Tied Tenants Survey Results 2024The Pubs Code Adjudicator (PCA) has issued the results of this year’s Annual Tied Tenants Survey, which highlight tenant sentiment towards, and their relationships with, the UK’s big six tied pub companies: Admiral, Greene …tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/update-the-pca-has-concluded-its-review-of-stonegates-historic-breaches-of-the-pubs-code-in-relation-to-rent-proposals2024-03-28T16:40:50+00:00Update: The PCA has concluded its review of Stonegate’s historic breaches of the Pubs Code in relation to Rent ProposalsStonegate has taken action to address historic breaches of the Pubs Code regarding the provision of rent proposals. 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-tena2024-03-27T10:41:28+00:00Update - 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 insuranceStar 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/the-pcas-annual-tied-tenant-survey-2024-is-now-complete2024-03-15T09:52:17+00:00The PCA’s Annual Tied Tenant Survey 2024 is now completeThe target of speaking with 1200 tied tenants to gather their views and opinions on the Pubs Code and their pub company has now been reached. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-re-appoints-pubs-code-adjudicator2024-02-28T00:00:00+00:00Government re-appoints Pubs Code AdjudicatorFiona Dickie has been re-appointed as the Pubs Code Adjudicator.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/the-pcas-annual-tied-tenant-survey-2024-is-underway2024-01-16T00:00:00+00:00The PCA’s Annual Tied Tenant Survey 2024 is underway!January 9th 2024 saw the start of the Pubs Code Adjudicator’s Annual Tied Tenant Survey. Tied tenants are being encouraged to participate if they are contacted by Ipsos the independent research company. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/ciarb-awarded-a-12-month-extension-to-continue-as-the-provider-of-the-pcas-arbitration-referral-service2023-12-19T14:49:16+00:00CIArb awarded a 12 month extension to continue as the provider of the PCA’s arbitration referral serviceFollowing 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-recommendations2023-12-13T13:21:25+00:00PCA completes monitoring of Star’s compliance with investigation recommendationsStar 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-dissatisfaction2023-10-12T15:46:01+01:00PCA reviews how pub companies manage repairs and dilapidations in response to tenant dissatisfactionThe 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/pcas-annual-tied-tenants-survey-results-20232023-06-06T16:55:00+01:00PCA's Annual Tied Tenants Survey Results 2023The Pubs Code Adjudicator's 2023 survey shines a light on pub company and tenant relationships and issues findings, with Marston’s coming out as the top performer across the board.