Tower Hamlets Late Night Levy

On the 15^th February Town Hamlets launched a consultation regarding the introduction  of a late night levy on premises operating in their area after midnight.

A link  to the consultation document, which runs until 17^th April, can be found here.

The proposals are to exempt the following premises from the levy:

• Premises with overnight accommodation (if alcohol is served to overnight guests only)
• Theatre and cinemas (if alcohol is served to ticket holders to events only)
• Bingo Halls
• Community Amateur Sports Club
• Community Premises
• Country Village Pubs (not a common type of premises in Tower Hamlets, from our knowledge)
• Business Improvement Districts (BIDs)

Also, there would be a general exemption for New Years Eve and a potential reduction on the levy for premsises particpating in the best bar none scheme.

Unusally, the consultation goes on to poll particpants on what purpose levy income should be directed.  The possible “good causes” include:

• Reduction or prevention of crime and disorder
• Promotion of public safety
• Reduction or prevention of public nusiance
• Cleaning of any relevant highway or relevant land.

We shall keep you updated.