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Row over nightlife licensing brings Cinderella demonstrators to Town Hall
Some opposing the new regulations attended the demonstration dressed as characters famously anti-going home by midnight.
‘Toughest restrictions on nightlife in Britain’: Council approves controversial licensing policy in face of overwhelming opposition
Town Hall defends decision amid outrage from campaigners and a Twitter backlash
Efes Snooker Club owner’s new project given green light after son loses court bid
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
‘Absurd’ charge on selling alcohol after midnight edges closer
Consultation on a late-night levy to go ahead, but critics warn that ‘punitive measures on hardworking businesses’ could prove detrimental
Dance Tunnel did not apply to extend licence, Hackney Council confirms
Dalston nightclub has been ‘able to operate regularly until 5am’, claims Town Hall
Last Dance Tunnel: beloved club to close in August
Hackney’s ‘licensing climate’ makes it ‘impossible’ to continue, says venue
Shoreditch strip club seeks licence renewal under tough policy
One of few ‘sex establishments’ left has had licence renewal approved in previous years
Council accused of ‘misleading’ the public over licensing consultation
Partner in Dinerama says council is trying to ‘fudge the issue’ and calls for ‘change of personnel’
‘Clampdown’ on late night joints as Dalston Special Policy Area approved by Hackney Council
Licensing Committee Chair Cllr Emma Plouviez insists area will remain ‘vibrant’
‘We’ll appeal Hackney Council decision’ says manager of The Dolphin
Mare Street pub fights to keep late hours after council licensing committee imposes penalty
Iconic pub The Dolphin faces closing doors earlier after police request
Legendary Mare Street hangout slapped with new licence conditions at Town Hall meeting
Hackney Council in personal data breach
Exclusive: Investigation finds residents’ personal data published on council website
Police arrest four in Clapton pub raid
Windsor Castle pub targeted following residents’ complaints
Hackney police crack down on counterfeit alcohol and unlicensed taxis
Operation Condor saw the arrest of 70 people last weekend, who were targeted over licensing laws and anti-social behaviour
Sex establishments consultation: majority say no to Hackney Council’s ‘nil’ policy
Only one in three respondents support the Town Hall’s proposal to ban strip clubs, sex shops and sex cinemas across the borough