National Pubwatch award for work to help make Mansfield a 'safer drinking environment'

The award was presented to Paul Anderton by Paul Horton, East Midland regional representative for National Pubwatch, and Jeremy Scorer, licensed trade director for Hospitality Industry Training (HIT), sponsors of the HIT Star Award for Outstanding Achievement.

Anderton’s career spans back in licensed premises to 1982.

Paul is currently the company co-director of the Cheeky Monkey Group that now operates six venues, four of which are in Mansfield town centre.

Paul became involved in the Mansfield Association of Licensed Venues (MALV) as far back as 2002, and soon became the chairperson.

During this time, he has become actively involved in many initiatives working in partnership with both Nottinghamshire Police Licensing, Mansfield District Council Licensing, Mansfield BID and supporting other licensed venues in Mansfield Town Centre and the district.

Some of the notable achievements while involved in MALV include weekends of action, paid for policing on key dates, banned from one banned from all policy, to name a few.

Paul and MALV’S actions over the years have also been supported by Nottinghamshire Police, Mansfield District Council and Mansfield BID and many other organisations.

Paul said: “It’s such an honour to receive the award, my retirement comes at a time when its right to do so, I have thoroughly enjoyed helping licensed premises throughout Mansfield and the various initiatives that its members and I have been involved in.

“I would like to thank everyone for all their support over the years and wish MALV as the best for the future and sure they will go from strength to strength in continuing making Mansfield and the District a safer place to socialise in.”

Paul Horton, regional representative for National Pubwatch, said: “The award presented to Paul is for his outstanding achievement and contribution to making Mansfield and the district a safer drinking environment to go out in.

"Over the years Paul has assisted in many initiatives within the late-night economy and has worked with its members in partnership with the police, licensing authority and other organisations and groups.”