The Mudcat Café TM
Thread #126147   Message #2994614
Posted By: GUEST,The Shambles
27-Sep-10 - 01:35 PM
Thread Name: Licensing consultation announced!
Subject: RE: Licensing consultation announced!
http://www.theargus.co.uk/news/8411523.Brighton_pub_boss_fined___2_000/

After the hearing Mr McGrory said: "We take the noise hugely seriously and have done everything the council has advised us to do and more."

John King comments:
Two complaints lead to a £1,855 fine.

A member of staff was dismissed for breaching a premise licence condition by leaving a window open when music is playing. What is more important to Brighton & Hove Council: 'distress' caused to neighbours who move next to a pub - or distress caused to people who lose their job (or business)?