Pub under fire for 'fighting and loud music' to stay open to 2am - but there are conditions
A pub that divided the community over claims of ‘fighting, screaming and loud music' can stay open later - but landlords need to follow a strict set of rules.
The Number Thirty Three, in Town Street, Farsley, has been granted permission to stay open until 2am on Fridays and Saturdays, serving alcohol until 1.30am. The request was granted despite the objections of 40 residents in nearby sheltered housing, who signed a petition against the move.
Petitioners at high rise Marsden Court, a couple hundred yards away from the pub, claimed there was a problem with ‘fighting, screaming, slamming of car doors, and of course, loud music.’ West Yorkshire Police had initially raised a concern but then withdrew it, putting down a set of conditions. The final conditions were agreed with Leeds City Council’s Licensing Sub Committee.
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After the licensing hearing on Tuesday, January 14, it was agreed the Number Thirty Three must not play live music during the extended hours; have a dedicated telephone number or email address for concerned residents; and detailed log of complaints.
A council spokesperson said: “Leeds City Council’s Licensing Sub Committee granted the application subject to the removal of the extension to live music (as offered by the applicant during the hearing) and to incorporate the additional crime prevention measures as agreed with West Yorkshire Police. The Sub Committee also attached additional conditions to the licence, which in summary are: a dedicated telephone number or email address for residents to use if they have concerns during opening hours; a detailed log of complaints to be maintained.
“The meeting minutes will be available in the next few days on the council’s website. The outcome was announced publicly at the end of the hearing, however the reasons for the decision are reserved for interested parties only, i.e. the applicant, objectors, representatives, etc.”
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