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Tied tenants can have their say on the Pubs Code in anonymous survey
The CampaIgn for Real Ale (CAMRA) is encouraging tied pub tenants to share their views on how elements of the Pubs Code has been working.
In England and Wales, tied tenancy agreements — where publicans take on a pub tenancy but are restricted to pub company pricing, stocking and rental restrictions — have long been called into question for their effectiveness in helping pub businesses thrive.
However, in a new online survey that tenants can complete anonymously, has given rise to the opportunity for tenants to adapt the controversial Pubs Code and sculpt the new legislation in such a way that it works for all.
CAMRA has been keen to ensure all views were considered in what marks the second statutory review of the legislation to regulate and balance the relationship between tied tenants and their pub companies.
The review, launched by the Department for Business, Energy, and Industrial Strategy, has followed parliament finding that many of the self-regulation regimes put in place by pub-owning businesses in the past have failed.
CAMRA chair Nik Antona said: “It’s vital that tied tenants take part in the Pubs Code review and are able to be honest and open about where the code is working, and, more importantly, where it isn’t. While pub companies certainly offer services for tenants, it is vital that tied tenants are given the opportunity to share views independently of their pub companies, and with the option to remain anonymous if they wish — which our survey allows. “
Antona added: “We will be submitting the survey results to the Department for Energy, Business, and Industrial Strategy, alongside our formal submission, which will raise issues such as inflated dilapidations bills, guest beer rights, and the necessary expansion of the remit of the code to include more tied tenants and types of operating agreements.”
To take part and have a say on the Pubs Code and help shape the future of an effective toed pubs model, all tied tenants are encouraged to take the anonymous online survey here.