Pub landlord fined over no TV licence
Mr Richard Eastwood, landlord of the Sun Inn on Burnley Road, Briercliffe, Burnley was fined £220 in his absence for the offence of using a TV without a licence on the business premises.
He was also ordered to pay £200 costs and a £30 victim surcharge following a magistrate’s review of the case on January 20th at Preston Magistrates’ Court.
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Hide AdAny business showing television programmes as they’re broadcast on TV, whether for customers’ use or in staff areas, must be covered by a valid TV Licence.
If there is living accommodation on the premises where a TV is also in use, this must be covered by a separate licence.
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