The first nightclubs in Glasgow have been granted a licence which will allow them to operate until 4am.
So far 10 venues across the city will be allowed to take part in the council’s 12-month pilot scheme which officially launched on Saturday.
So far Bamboo, The Savoy, Sub Club, Polo Lounge, 90 Glassford Street, Kokomo and The Berkley Suite can open from 7pm until 4am.
The Cathouse and The Garage have also been granted these hours but can open from 6pm until 4am if a concert is on while Tropicana & Vogue can open from 5pm until 4am on Friday piano nights.
The decision was made at the licensing board.
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Glasgow City Council’s health and social care partnership objected to every application which was submitted as it was out with the council’s original policy.
They asked for restrictions to be put in place including free water signs on display at each venue, more staff training and limiting shots.
Members accepted the first two recommendations.
Elaina Smith of Glasgow City Council’s health and social care partnership said: “The west coast of Scotland has significant health problems.
“Glasgow is 49 percent above the Scottish average when it comes to alcohol related problems.
“Case studies have shown that in Amsterdam there has been a 34 percent increase in alcohol related injuries between 2am and 6am as a result of drinking.
“We believe allowing nightclubs to operate until 4am contradicts the council’s licensing objectives to protect public health and safety.
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“We would ask that free tap water is promoted within the venue, staff training is carried out and the number of shots available are limited.”
But Archie MacIver, who spoke on behalf of most of the applicant’s, said the information before the board did not reflect the situation in Glasgow.
He said: “Different countries and different ways of dealing with alcohol related problems.
“What is right for one country may not be right for another. The information is not conclusive. We do not have a crystal ball to predict how this pilot will pan out.”
