Leeds bar's bid to serve until 4am meets police and council opposition
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 1 Nov, 16:04 · Archive
The Bridge Inn in Leeds' Freedom Quarter has applied to extend its closing times but faces opposition from police, the council and neighbouring hotels.
The Bridge Inn on Bridge End in Leeds' Freedom Quarter has applied to extend its Thursday to Saturday closing times by two additional hours to 4am. West Yorkshire Police and Leeds City Council have objected to the application, citing the bar's location within a cumulative impact area (CIA) designated as experiencing elevated levels of alcohol-related anti-social behaviour.
The premises sits within a CIA 'red zone' where the most stringent licensing controls are enforced. A licensing report stated that applications from premises in the red zone operating during peak hours can expect representations from police and the council recommending refusal. The report noted that the area experiences 'the highest levels of alcohol-related crime, disorder and nuisance within Leeds city centre'.
Neighbouring hotels Indigo and Malmaison have submitted objection letters. Hotel Indigo reported that disruption from loud music in the vicinity after midnight has already occurred, stating this had 'resulted in disappointed guests and complaints about their inability to sleep or enjoy their accommodation without disturbance'. The bar's management responded that an experienced team manages the premises and has procedures in place to prevent nuisance, including CCTV and safe patron dispersal protocols.
How it is being reported
- Leeds bar in 'red zone' seeks 4am licence but hotels, police and council against planBridge Inn's bid to extend its late-night licence in Leeds' Freedom Quarter faces strong oppositionLeedsLive · 1 Nov, 15:24
- Police and council oppose popular Leeds bar's bid to stay open until 4amThe bar wants to add two hours to its closing timesYorkshire Evening Post · 31 Oct, 16:30
In this story: Bridge Inn · West Yorkshire Police · Leeds City Council · Leeds · Hotel Indigo · Malmaison
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