Hackney Council has unveiled a grand new nightlife strategy
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Hackney Council has launched a new nightlife strategy titled Good Evening Hackney aimed at enhancing the safety, inclusivity, and support for the borough's nightlife. Key initiatives include free phone charging points, water refill stations, and the establishment of weekend welfare teams. Training for venue staff on drink spiking prevention and noise management is also included, along with a Late Night Levy discount for accredited venues. The strategy addresses women's safety and aims to include communities historically marginalized from nightlife discussions. This strategy aligns with the broader London Nightlife Taskforce initiative.
The new nightlife strategy in Hackney introduces free phone charging points, water refill stations, and weekend welfare teams patrolling the streets to improve safety and inclusivity.
Part of the initiative includes free training for venue staff on drink spiking prevention and noise management, as well as discounts for accredited venues.
Hackney’s nightlife strategy emphasizes women's safety and aims to make nightlife accessible for communities historically excluded from conversations about local nightlife.
The strategy follows the launch of the London Nightlife Taskforce, which seeks to address challenges to nightlife in London and gather public feedback.
Read at Time Out London
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