Hackney Council to introduce Late Night Levy in November

Hackney Council have decided to introduce a Late Night Levy following a period of consultation.  The Levy will begin in November and comes despite the recent decisions by other Councils not to introduce one.  

As we have reported previously, Gloucester Council decided against such an introduction, having considered a number of issues raised, including the House of Lords select committee on the Licensing Act 2003.  The committee had commented;

"... given the weight of evidence criticising the Late Night Levy in its current form, we believe on balance, that it has failed to achieve its objectives and should be abolished".

There has already been stated disappointment with Hackney Councils decision. The Association of Licensed Multiple Retailers called its introduction a "retrograde action" that would have a "disastrous effect on the area's bars, nightclubs and pubs".

Should you have a licensed premises, within the Borough of Hackney Council, you can contact us on 0114 266 8664 for advice on the effect of the Late Night Levy on your business.