Recommendation 52

However, the scale of responsibility and opportunity for business owners to influence their local high streets can vary. Andrew Tighe, Strategy and Policy Director at the British Beer and Pub Association, noted: “When you take into account things such as planning, licensing and local infrastructure, an awful lot of levers are outside the control of pubs and wider hospitality.” 102 Paragraph 65 provides further details on the statutory functions of local authorities which can impact on business activity.