Scarborough nightclub wins approval to extend opening hours to 2am

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 30 Oct, 16:18 · Archive

Scarborough nightclub Fusion has been allowed to extend its alcohol sales until 2am, despite neighbour objections.

Fusion, near Scarborough town centre, has been allowed to extend its alcohol sales until 2am following a council hearing. The application had attracted objections from nearby residents on St Thomas Street, with one claiming noise from 'foul-mouthed customers swearing and shouting' had made life 'miserable'. Council officers had initially raised concerns about antisocial behaviour but withdrew their objections subject to appropriate mitigation measures.

The venue had originally sought permission to sell alcohol until 3am, but councillors approved a more limited extension to 2am instead and attached a number of additional conditions to the licence. JPH Venues Ltd was previously allowed to sell alcohol until midnight, or 1am on Saturday.

Jordan Hookem, the venue's DJ and premises supervisor, said he was 'delighted' with the council's decision. 'As a young person starting out on business, it helps when the local authorities want to work with you,' he said, adding that Fusion wanted to 'work with local residents and be a good neighbour'. Before operating beyond its current authorised hours, the venue must produce a Noise Management Plan approved by the council's environmental health department and install a professionally calibrated noise-limiting device.

Scarborough nightclub wins approval to extend opening hours to 2am — Image: York Press

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Nightclub ‘delighted’ after councillors back controversial licence extensionA SCARBOROUGH nightclub is ‘delighted’ after it was allowed to extend its opening hours despite objections from neighbours.York Press · 30 Oct, 16:00
Nightclub ‘delighted’ after councillors back controversial licence extensionA SCARBOROUGH nightclub is ‘delighted’ after it was allowed to extend its opening hours despite objections from neighbours.Gazette & Herald (Malton) · 30 Oct, 16:00

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