New licensing laws coming into effect throughout the country this November will allow University bars across campus to extend their opening hours.

Introduced to combat crime and disorder at pub and club closing times the new laws theoretically allow premises to sell alcohol twenty-four hours a day. Government minsters hope that this will promote a more continental attitude towards drinking. However the changes have been met with much opposition. In Heslington the popular student pub, Charles XII, was prevented from obtaining a late license following complaints from local residents. There were fears that villagers’ grievances may have obstructed the University’s application after 70 complaints were received.

Fortunately the new late license has been granted following a council hearing. In theory this allows Vanbrugh, Alcuin, Goodricke, Langwith and Derwent to hold six events per week between them each finishing at 2am. However Halifax and Wentworth have had restrictions placed upon their licenses as both are located near to residential areas. The University has also stated that there will probably be little change to campus events from previous years as residents have been assured that the number of late night events will be controlled limiting them to around 150 per year.

(News Correspondent )

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