Bars and takeaways in Bolton to be charged a ‘late night levy’ of up to £1,500 if they stay open after 3am
manchestereveningnews.co.ukDozens of bars and takeaways in Bolton are set to pay a ‘late night levy’ to help pay for policing and cleaning up. A policy set to be agreed next week will charge town centre businesses open between 3am and 6am up to £1,493 per year, depending on the rateable value of the premises.
In August, Greater Manchester Police (GMP) provided details of their activity in Bolton town centre over the previous 18-month period.
There were 429 arrests, 380 stop and searches, 48 dispersal notices and 515 licensed premises compliance checks. Crimes recorded included 136 drunk and disorderly and 32 public order and affray offences.
GMP said the impact on police resources from Bolton’s night time economy is ‘significant’. Senior police officers approached Bolton Council requesting that it consider introducing a levy.
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