Fury over bass beat and 'relentless Merry Christmas' at Phoenix Nights club's Santa's grotto
manchestereveningnews.co.ukNeighbours living close to the social club made famous in Peter Kay’s comedy show Phoenix Nights have won a battle over an application for an extended music licence.
A licensing hearing at Bolton town hall heard people living close to the Phoenix Club, also known as St Gregory's, on Church Street, Farnworth were impacted by late noise and anti-social behaviour.
Complaints were also tabled about loud music from a Santa’s Grotto operating in the car park. The club applied for a licence variation to enable it it play amplified and live music until 1am.
Currently, the terms of the licence mean music should be stopped by 11.45pm, even though the venue has a later alcohol licence. READ MORE: The controversial change that means people 'don't want to go into town' The club plays host to around 70 to 80 functions per year, mainly on Saturdays but sometimes on Fridays and Bank Holiday Sundays.
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