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Posts Tagged ‘licensing’

New Year’s Day shooting: Dalston nightclub’s licence suspended over ‘security concerns’

By Ed Sheridan, Local Democracy Reporter | Friday 4 January 2019 at 18:17

Management pledges to work closely with police and neighbours

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‘Secret garden’ for Hoxton Hotel close to final approval

By Ed Sheridan, Local Democracy Reporter | Monday 12 November 2018 at 11:17

Residents complain of feeling ‘under siege’ from area’s late-night streetscene

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Roof terrace for Hoxton Hotel to be decided under new licensing restrictions

By Ed Sheridan, Local Democracy Reporter | Tuesday 6 November 2018 at 14:47

Police state hotel’s licence is ‘out of date’ as owners make commitment to work ‘sympathetically’ with community

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Leader – Licence to grill

By Hackney Citizen | Thursday 4 October 2018 at 09:23
HC Crest

Licensing decisions that affect people’s livelihoods are too often taken behind closed doors

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Leader – Selective hearing

By Hackney Citizen | Friday 3 August 2018 at 09:16
HC Crest

An expensive consultation that carries democratic weight is better than wasting taxpayers’ time and money

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Row over nightlife licensing brings Cinderella demonstrators to Town Hall

By Ed Sheridan, Local Democracy Reporter | Saturday 28 July 2018 at 09:32
Cinderella protesters at Hackney Town Hall

Some opposing the new regulations attended the demonstration dressed as characters famously anti-going home by midnight.

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‘Toughest restrictions on nightlife in Britain’: Council approves controversial licensing policy in face of overwhelming opposition

By Emma Snaith | Friday 20 July 2018 at 13:36

Town Hall defends decision amid outrage from campaigners and a Twitter backlash

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Efes Snooker Club owner’s new project given green light after son loses court bid

By Hackney Citizen | Thursday 6 October 2016 at 12:15
Efes Snooker Club 007

Yasar Akin and his son have been beset with licensing issues in the past. Now Hackney Council has granted them permission to open new venue

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‘Absurd’ charge on selling alcohol after midnight edges closer

By Hackney Citizen | Friday 22 July 2016 at 16:29

Consultation on a late-night levy to go ahead, but critics warn that ‘punitive measures on hardworking businesses’ could prove detrimental

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Dance Tunnel did not apply to extend licence, Hackney Council confirms

By Hackney Citizen | Tuesday 12 April 2016 at 18:26
Dance Tunnel artwork credit Nick Cobby

Dalston nightclub has been ‘able to operate regularly until 5am’, claims Town Hall

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Last Dance Tunnel: beloved club to close in August

By Hackney Citizen | Monday 11 April 2016 at 16:42
DAnce Tunnel Dalston hackney

Hackney’s ‘licensing climate’ makes it ‘impossible’ to continue, says venue

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Shoreditch strip club seeks licence renewal under tough policy

By Hackney Citizen | Tuesday 29 March 2016 at 13:51
Hackney Town Hall

One of few ‘sex establishments’ left has had licence renewal approved in previous years

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Council accused of ‘misleading’ the public over licensing consultation

By Hackney Citizen | Friday 14 August 2015 at 17:30

Partner in Dinerama says council is trying to ‘fudge the issue’ and calls for ‘change of personnel’

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‘Clampdown’ on late night joints as Dalston Special Policy Area approved by Hackney Council

By Hackney Citizen | Thursday 30 January 2014 at 16:24

Licensing Committee Chair Cllr Emma Plouviez insists area will remain ‘vibrant’

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‘We’ll appeal Hackney Council decision’ says manager of The Dolphin

By Hackney Citizen | Friday 20 September 2013 at 11:29

Mare Street pub fights to keep late hours after council licensing committee imposes penalty

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Iconic pub The Dolphin faces closing doors earlier after police request

By Hackney Citizen | Tuesday 17 September 2013 at 18:13

Legendary Mare Street hangout slapped with new licence conditions at Town Hall meeting

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Hackney Council in personal data breach

By Hackney Citizen | Monday 25 February 2013 at 16:25

Exclusive: Investigation finds residents’ personal data published on council website

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Police arrest four in Clapton pub raid

By Hackney Citizen | Saturday 22 December 2012 at 12:06

Windsor Castle pub targeted following residents’ complaints

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Hackney police crack down on counterfeit alcohol and unlicensed taxis

By Hackney Citizen | Wednesday 29 February 2012 at 09:45

Operation Condor saw the arrest of 70 people last weekend, who were targeted over licensing laws and anti-social behaviour

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Sex establishments consultation: majority say no to Hackney Council’s ‘nil’ policy

By Hackney Citizen | Monday 10 January 2011 at 20:23

Only one in three respondents support the Town Hall’s proposal to ban strip clubs, sex shops and sex cinemas across the borough

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