Tax on bars and clubs to tackle anti-social behaviour and crime

The authorities are considering starting a consultation on a tax on all businesses with a licence to sell alcohol between the hours of 3am and 6am.

Referred to as a late night levy, the scheme is an option to all councils since the Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 12 years ago, although the number of councils to introduce it remains small. Other examples of the tax are to be seen in areas of Liverpool and Newcastle.

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