Fabric Nightclub 'to re-open'

We have previously commented upon the ‘high profile’ closure of Fabric Nightclub. We are seeing reports that terms have been agreed between the operators of Fabric, the council and the police for the premises to reopen subject to a raft of conditions which have been agreed through apparently lengthy negotiation.

These conditions include:

• Persons under 19 years of age shall not be permitted to be on the premises as a customer or guest from 2000hours on a Friday until 0800 hours on the following Monday or on any day during the hours that the operators promote a Core Club Night 
• The use of a new ID scanning system on entry to the club.
• Enhanced searching procedures and controls.
• Covert surveillance within the club.
• Life-time bans for anyone found in possession of drugs, whether on entry or within the club.
• Life-time bans for anyone trying to buy drugs in the club.
• Enhanced monitoring and external auditing for compliance against procedures.
• Physical changes to the club, including improved lighting and additional CCTV provision.
• A new security company.

A Joint Statement by the London Borough of Islington and Fabric Life Limited has been issued and which can be found here: http://www.islington.media/r/6417/joint_statement_by_the_london_borough_of_islington_and