ABOUT US
The Pub Governing Body, established in 2010, sets minimum practice standards for the licensed retail sector, focusing on landlord and lessee relationships in signatory companies that own between 1 – 499 tied pubs in England and Wales.
It ensures fail treatment, transparency, and accountability, promoting a sustainable pub sector. Through dialogue and collaboration, it addresses challenges and implements best practices to respect the interests of all parties involved.
Pub Governing Body
The Pub Governing Body is the organisation responsible for promoting the advancement and improvement of Landlord (Pub Owning Companies) and tied tenant relationships in the licensed retail sector. It covers signatory companies that own between 1 – 499 tied pubs in England and Wales. The PGB achieves this through the publication of Codes of Practice which, set the minimum standard for landlords and enhances their business relationship with tenants and lessees subject to a contractual purchasing obligation.
Pubs Independent Rent Review Scheme (PIRRS)
The Pubs Independent Rent Review Scheme (PIRRS) offers an accessible, independent, low cost rent review resolution service for pub tenants and lessees whose companies are signatories to the England & Wales Tenanted & Leased Code of Practice (1-499 pubs). This low-cost resolution service is also available to tenants or lessees of pubs belonging to companies governed by The Pubs Code 2016 who wish to remain tied and negotiate the tied rent.
Pubs Independent Conciliation and Arbitration Service (PICA-Service)
The Pubs Independent Conciliation and Arbitration Service (PICA-Service) offers an accessible, independent, low cost dispute resolution service, to the licensed industry. PICA-Service is available to tenants/lessees of companies that are signatories to the England & Wales Tenanted & Leased Code of Practice (1-499 pubs).
Our Board
The Pub Governing Body Board comprises experienced industry leaders committed to fairness, transparency, and sustainability in the sector. Each member offers unique insights to address the needs of landlords and tenants. The board fosters partnerships and open dialogue to tackle industry challenges, upholding integrity and professionalism to shape the future of the pub industry for all stakeholders.
Signatory Companies
These companies agree to follow the standards, codes of practice, and regulations set by the governing body.
