Shoreditch has one of the most vibrant night-time economies in London. Picture: Peter Sigrist (flickr.com/photos/psigrist) (Image: Archant)
The council’s plan to tackle late-night crime by charging businesses for selling alcohol past midnight was given the go ahead at a town hall meeting.
The late-night levy would see 399 licensees paying different amounts based on their value, with the money going towards paying for extra policing, security and cleaners in the early hours.
A consultation will be held should full council approve the proposals later this month after being agreed by a licensing committee on Thursday.
For the full story on the late-night levy, including the amounts businesses would have to pay, click here.
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