The East Lothian Courier reported that Mart Farm Shop & Cafe were granted occasional licences at the East Lothian Licensing Board meeting of 27 June 2024 despite having been sold alcohol without a licence being in effect.

While unclear from the press report, the Licensing Board papers reveals that the shop holds a provisional licence and there was a gap in the occasional licences. The issue was spotted by the local Licensing Standards Officer.

The Licensing Board granted the applications.