Call for a 50p minimum price on beer sold in Hyndburn

11:00pm Friday 14th September 2012 in News

A REPORT into proposals to raise the price of cheap drinks claims local pubs will benefit.

Hyndburn Council has drafted a report on the pros and cons of supporting a minimum 50p per unit of alcohol rule in the borough.

The plans will go before councillors at the full council meeting next week.

A report said the main impact would affect mostly supermarkets and off-licences, particularly where alcohol is sold in bulk.

The report, by executive legal director Jane Ellis, said: “Supermarkets and off-licences will no longer be able to seel alcohol for pocket money prices. For instance, a can of lager at 23p or a 2 litre bottle of cider at £1.34. Prices in pubs and clubs will be largely unaffected as they typically sell above 50p.

“Evidence suggests their sales will increase as drinkers return to pubs following supermarket price increases.”

Comments (20)

11:21pm Fri 14 Sep 12

JohnR1 says...

So, I am looking at a can of 4 percent lager from Sainsbury's. 1.8 units @ 50p = 90p - still a whole lot cheaper that the £3+ per pint in the pub AND I cant have a cigarette with it either.
So, I am looking at a can of 4 percent lager from Sainsbury's. 1.8 units @ 50p = 90p - still a whole lot cheaper that the £3+ per pint in the pub AND I cant have a cigarette with it either. JohnR1

12:32am Sat 15 Sep 12

jim 2012 says...

you cant stop people drinking
drink and drinkers have been around for a lot longer than Hyndburn Council
drinkers will just buy in bulk from someware else that dosen't have a minimum 50p per unit of alcohol rule but Hyndburn Council have to be seen to be doing something so they may as well try this and see if one size fits all
you cant stop people drinking drink and drinkers have been around for a lot longer than Hyndburn Council drinkers will just buy in bulk from someware else that dosen't have a minimum 50p per unit of alcohol rule but Hyndburn Council have to be seen to be doing something so they may as well try this and see if one size fits all jim 2012

12:50am Sat 15 Sep 12

Michael@ClitheroeSince58 says...

Smoke Cannabis F U ck em' :))
Smoke Cannabis F U ck em' :)) Michael@ClitheroeSince58

1:35am Sat 15 Sep 12

anonther says...

Hyndburn BC is NOT going to increase the price of your tinnies. If you read the report properly, here -
.
http://tinyurl.com/c
heapbooze
.
You will see that in para 2.1 the Council is asked to 'support the principle' of a minimum price for alcohol
.
"Recommendations
2.1 Council is asked to:
• Support the principle of the introduction of a minimum unit price for alcohol of 50p
on the basis that the revenue generated should be re-invested in alcohol related
treatment programmes."
.
Don't believe everything you read in the newspapers!!
Hyndburn BC is NOT going to increase the price of your tinnies. If you read the report properly, here - . http://tinyurl.com/c heapbooze . You will see that in para 2.1 the Council is asked to 'support the principle' of a minimum price for alcohol . "Recommendations 2.1 Council is asked to: • Support the principle of the introduction of a minimum unit price for alcohol of 50p on the basis that the revenue generated should be re-invested in alcohol related treatment programmes." . Don't believe everything you read in the newspapers!! anonther

7:33am Sat 15 Sep 12

jack daniels says...

Maybe the powers that be should spend more time an effort combating the reasons why people are drinking cheap booze.
Maybe the powers that be should spend more time an effort combating the reasons why people are drinking cheap booze. jack daniels

10:39am Sat 15 Sep 12

Sajdin says...

Just ban it !
Just ban it ! Sajdin

11:44am Sat 15 Sep 12

psch says...

It is about time these interfering nannies just F*****d off
It is about time these interfering nannies just F*****d off psch

12:49pm Sat 15 Sep 12

chas says...

People have never gone to a pub for cheap drinks. They go there to socialise,and before the smoking ban most punters socialised with a drink and a cigarette.
The only way to get the punters back into pubs is to have amendments to the ban.
People have never gone to a pub for cheap drinks. They go there to socialise,and before the smoking ban most punters socialised with a drink and a cigarette. The only way to get the punters back into pubs is to have amendments to the ban. chas

1:56pm Sat 15 Sep 12

RUinsane says...

No need for all these measures. just stop serving
a) scrotes with blue tattoos
b) scrotess' with blue tattoos
c) anyone who wears a vest and tracki bottoms
d) Anyone with a dog called Tyson
e) Anyone with a criminal record
f) Anyone who thinks that a carbon footprint is some new forensic technique
g) Anyone who possesses a mini moto
h) Anyone called Olwyn who needs downers to sleep from the uppers
i) Leg shaving cyclists who refuse to move when I mount the kerb in persuit.
j) Cyclists who wear lycra.
There I think that should just about cover it. :0)
No need for all these measures. just stop serving a) scrotes with blue tattoos b) scrotess' with blue tattoos c) anyone who wears a vest and tracki bottoms d) Anyone with a dog called Tyson e) Anyone with a criminal record f) Anyone who thinks that a carbon footprint is some new forensic technique g) Anyone who possesses a mini moto h) Anyone called Olwyn who needs downers to sleep from the uppers i) Leg shaving cyclists who refuse to move when I mount the kerb in persuit. j) Cyclists who wear lycra. There I think that should just about cover it. :0) RUinsane

2:16pm Sat 15 Sep 12

Michael@ClitheroeSince58 says...

RUinsane wrote:
No need for all these measures. just stop serving
a) scrotes with blue tattoos
b) scrotess' with blue tattoos
c) anyone who wears a vest and tracki bottoms
d) Anyone with a dog called Tyson
e) Anyone with a criminal record
f) Anyone who thinks that a carbon footprint is some new forensic technique
g) Anyone who possesses a mini moto
h) Anyone called Olwyn who needs downers to sleep from the uppers
i) Leg shaving cyclists who refuse to move when I mount the kerb in persuit.
j) Cyclists who wear lycra.
There I think that should just about cover it. :0)
http://www.bbc.co.uk
/news/magazine-10965
608

Rise of the Mamils (middle-aged men in lycra)
[quote][p][bold]RUinsane[/bold] wrote: No need for all these measures. just stop serving a) scrotes with blue tattoos b) scrotess' with blue tattoos c) anyone who wears a vest and tracki bottoms d) Anyone with a dog called Tyson e) Anyone with a criminal record f) Anyone who thinks that a carbon footprint is some new forensic technique g) Anyone who possesses a mini moto h) Anyone called Olwyn who needs downers to sleep from the uppers i) Leg shaving cyclists who refuse to move when I mount the kerb in persuit. j) Cyclists who wear lycra. There I think that should just about cover it. :0)[/p][/quote]http://www.bbc.co.uk /news/magazine-10965 608 Rise of the Mamils (middle-aged men in lycra) Michael@ClitheroeSince58

2:56pm Sat 15 Sep 12

Steve4x4 says...

Sajdin wrote:
Just ban it !
Gob*****
[quote][p][bold]Sajdin[/bold] wrote: Just ban it ![/p][/quote]Gob***** Steve4x4

3:00pm Sat 15 Sep 12

enki jr says...

what about the wise people who never want to set foot in an alehouse and always buy thier drink from shops ... will they ever go to a pub because of the enforced hike? ... how much is wall st mart bribing you to help
boost its profits? best thing anyone can do is give it up and reclaim thier thoughts, then maybe they can see right through this absurd evil of making the poor poorer. principals...what principals?

“Evidence suggests their sales will increase as drinkers return to pubs following supermarket price increases.”
EVIDENCE suggests my anal warts... more retarded nonsense, ive yet to come across a gov employee who actually posesses an intellect that isnt deeply flawed or misled.

.... how about lowering the price of a pint at the pub to supermarket levels
as it should do to compete WITH THEM. closet fascists the lot of ya... ... ...
what about the wise people who never want to set foot in an alehouse and always buy thier drink from shops ... will they ever go to a pub because of the enforced hike? ... how much is wall st mart bribing you to help boost its profits? best thing anyone can do is give it up and reclaim thier thoughts, then maybe they can see right through this absurd evil of making the poor poorer. principals...what principals? “Evidence suggests their sales will increase as drinkers return to pubs following supermarket price increases.” EVIDENCE suggests my anal warts... more retarded nonsense, ive yet to come across a gov employee who actually posesses an intellect that isnt deeply flawed or misled. .... how about lowering the price of a pint at the pub to supermarket levels as it should do to compete WITH THEM. closet fascists the lot of ya... ... ... enki jr

4:34pm Sat 15 Sep 12

Rimbus says...

Sajdin wrote:
Just ban it !
We don't need to ban it. Fortunately we live in a civilised society which not only allows free speech it also allows freedom of choice. Consumption of alcohol is entirely legal in this country. Unfortunately there are still some countries in the world where their citizens do not enjoy such privileges and where women are institutionally subjugated by men and are prevented from making their own choices about who they marry, who they associate with and even in some countries are not permitted to leave their homes without the permission of their husband or a male relative. We don't need your type of solution to the problems that we encounter in this country, we will exercise judgement and discretion in a fair and even-handed way as we have done over centuries to come to a solution. PS - That's how democracy works.
[quote][p][bold]Sajdin[/bold] wrote: Just ban it ![/p][/quote]We don't need to ban it. Fortunately we live in a civilised society which not only allows free speech it also allows freedom of choice. Consumption of alcohol is entirely legal in this country. Unfortunately there are still some countries in the world where their citizens do not enjoy such privileges and where women are institutionally subjugated by men and are prevented from making their own choices about who they marry, who they associate with and even in some countries are not permitted to leave their homes without the permission of their husband or a male relative. We don't need your type of solution to the problems that we encounter in this country, we will exercise judgement and discretion in a fair and even-handed way as we have done over centuries to come to a solution. PS - That's how democracy works. Rimbus

4:44pm Sat 15 Sep 12

Rimbus says...

enki jr wrote:
what about the wise people who never want to set foot in an alehouse and always buy thier drink from shops ... will they ever go to a pub because of the enforced hike? ... how much is wall st mart bribing you to help
boost its profits? best thing anyone can do is give it up and reclaim thier thoughts, then maybe they can see right through this absurd evil of making the poor poorer. principals...what principals?

“Evidence suggests their sales will increase as drinkers return to pubs following supermarket price increases.”
EVIDENCE suggests my anal warts... more retarded nonsense, ive yet to come across a gov employee who actually posesses an intellect that isnt deeply flawed or misled.

.... how about lowering the price of a pint at the pub to supermarket levels
as it should do to compete WITH THEM. closet fascists the lot of ya... ... ...
'How about lowering the price of a pint at the pub to supermarket levels'

Great idea. As the vast majority of a pub's overhead costs relate to wages, we could just sack all bar staff and have them self-service check-outs where you can scan your own stuff or better still an honesty box - I'm sure that would work.....And even if it didn't at least we'd have some fun trying!
[quote][p][bold]enki jr[/bold] wrote: what about the wise people who never want to set foot in an alehouse and always buy thier drink from shops ... will they ever go to a pub because of the enforced hike? ... how much is wall st mart bribing you to help boost its profits? best thing anyone can do is give it up and reclaim thier thoughts, then maybe they can see right through this absurd evil of making the poor poorer. principals...what principals? “Evidence suggests their sales will increase as drinkers return to pubs following supermarket price increases.” EVIDENCE suggests my anal warts... more retarded nonsense, ive yet to come across a gov employee who actually posesses an intellect that isnt deeply flawed or misled. .... how about lowering the price of a pint at the pub to supermarket levels as it should do to compete WITH THEM. closet fascists the lot of ya... ... ...[/p][/quote]'How about lowering the price of a pint at the pub to supermarket levels' Great idea. As the vast majority of a pub's overhead costs relate to wages, we could just sack all bar staff and have them self-service check-outs where you can scan your own stuff or better still an honesty box - I'm sure that would work.....And even if it didn't at least we'd have some fun trying! Rimbus

5:11pm Sat 15 Sep 12

jack daniels says...

Sajdin wrote:
Just ban it !
Typical ignorant comment from our resident bigot who has no concept of the 21st century, western/european culture he lives in.
[quote][p][bold]Sajdin[/bold] wrote: Just ban it ![/p][/quote]Typical ignorant comment from our resident bigot who has no concept of the 21st century, western/european culture he lives in. jack daniels

6:21pm Sat 15 Sep 12

Marky mark says...

Sajdin wrote:
Just ban it !
Yeah along with women should be 5 pace's behind their male master's
[quote][p][bold]Sajdin[/bold] wrote: Just ban it ![/p][/quote]Yeah along with women should be 5 pace's behind their male master's Marky mark

8:15am Sun 16 Sep 12

coates warder says...

Steve4x4 wrote:
Sajdin wrote:
Just ban it !
Gob*****
i agree ban beer and mosques as well ill give and take
[quote][p][bold]Steve4x4[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]Sajdin[/bold] wrote: Just ban it ![/p][/quote]Gob*****[/p][/quote]i agree ban beer and mosques as well ill give and take coates warder

9:21am Sun 16 Sep 12

Chris P Bacon says...

Marky mark wrote:
Sajdin wrote:
Just ban it !
Yeah along with women should be 5 pace's behind their male master's
And an apostrophe must follow every 's' when you haven't quite grasped the correct utilisation of grammar.
[quote][p][bold]Marky mark[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]Sajdin[/bold] wrote: Just ban it ![/p][/quote]Yeah along with women should be 5 pace's behind their male master's[/p][/quote]And an apostrophe must follow every 's' when you haven't quite grasped the correct utilisation of grammar. Chris P Bacon

11:37am Sun 16 Sep 12

RUinsane says...

Chris P Bacon wrote:
Marky mark wrote:
Sajdin wrote:
Just ban it !
Yeah along with women should be 5 pace's behind their male master's
And an apostrophe must follow every 's' when you haven't quite grasped the correct utilisation of grammar.
I bet you jizzed in yer pants when you typed that.
[quote][p][bold]Chris P Bacon[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]Marky mark[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]Sajdin[/bold] wrote: Just ban it ![/p][/quote]Yeah along with women should be 5 pace's behind their male master's[/p][/quote]And an apostrophe must follow every 's' when you haven't quite grasped the correct utilisation of grammar.[/p][/quote]I bet you jizzed in yer pants when you typed that. RUinsane

6:35pm Sun 16 Sep 12

Rimbus says...

Chris P Bacon wrote:
Marky mark wrote:
Sajdin wrote:
Just ban it !
Yeah along with women should be 5 pace's behind their male master's
And an apostrophe must follow every 's' when you haven't quite grasped the correct utilisation of grammar.
I don't quite think that you have grasped the difference between the words 'follow' and 'precede'.
[quote][p][bold]Chris P Bacon[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]Marky mark[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]Sajdin[/bold] wrote: Just ban it ![/p][/quote]Yeah along with women should be 5 pace's behind their male master's[/p][/quote]And an apostrophe must follow every 's' when you haven't quite grasped the correct utilisation of grammar.[/p][/quote]I don't quite think that you have grasped the difference between the words 'follow' and 'precede'. Rimbus

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