Ipswich Borough Council has prosecuted a man for running an unlicensed pub in Ipswich.
Mr Edward Roberts opened The Quays, 55–57 Wherstead Road, as a pub between September 2023 and February 2024 without a premises licence in place.
The case was heard in court today (Wednesday 17 June). Mr Roberts did not attend the hearing but was found guilty of offences under Sections 136 and 137 of the Licensing Act 2003.
He was ordered to pay a total of over £5,600 in fines, costs and a victim surcharge.
Councillor George Lankester, Ipswich Borough Council’s Portfolio Holder for Communities said: “Premises licences are in place to protect customers and the community. They help ensure businesses operate safely and responsibly. Operating without a licence is a serious offence, and this case demonstrates that we will take robust action where the law is breached."
“We will continue to work hard to uphold licensing standards across Ipswich.”