Hackney late-night levy moves a step closer
Published:
10:44 AM July 5, 2016
Updated:
10:40 AM October 14, 2020
Shoreditch has one of the most vibrant night-time economies in London. Picture: Peter Sigrist (flickr.com/photos/psigrist) - Credit: 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.
