Miles Standish Murphy has been a licensee at the Wellington Inn in Eastwood Nottinghamshire for the last 12 years. He is the Chair of the Eastwood and Kimberley Pubwatch scheme. The scheme was formed over 10 years ago when he assisted both areas to come together under one Pubwatch and it now has over 40 members. Member premises range from busy town centre establishments to those situated in charming rural locations.
He has regular contact with the local police, council and other interested parties regarding crime prevention and the night time economy and he has been proactive in encouraging all managers and tenants to attend Pubwatch meetings. He promotes the schemes activities through regular press releases and was instrumental in setting up the Pubwatch website.
He has been involved in a number of initiatives which have had an impact on alcohol related violence in the area which has included the launch of a radio link scheme. More recently he assisted Nottinghamshire Police to implement a Pubwatch Information and Photograph Sharing protocol and now every licensed premise in the area has access to photographs of banned people.
He has a strong commitment to representing the interests of the pub trade but recognises the importance of partnership working. For example he attends Pubwatch meetings with colleagues across the border in Derbyshire to share information. He has attended many workshops and seminars beneficial to improving his role within the Pubwatch scheme. The most recent being a three day Home Office Alcohol Enforcement training event for operational police officers where he was able to offer a perspective from the licensing trade and Pubwatch.
About four years ago he suffered heart problems but continued to conduct Pubwatch duties even when in his hospital bed! Nottinghamshire Police have recognised his commitment to Pubwatch and service to the community with the award of a Police Commendation.
Trevor Pepper of National Pubwatch says:
“Miles is held in high regard by the local Community Safety Partnership for his leadership of the Pubwatch and keeping the scheme focused on its core aim which is to make the licensed premises of Eastwood and Kimberley safe for all to enjoy. He is a credit to his profession and worthy of his nomination and award.”
