Ocean Rooms Nightclub has licence suspended

Ocean Rooms nightclub in Brighton has had its licence suspended after an emergency council meeting today, which followed the recent death of a man that was assaulted outside the premises on New Year’s Day.

The nightclub on Morley Street, which is famous for its eye-catching murals, will have its licence fully reviewed in 28 days.

Brighton and Hove City Council explained the meeting was called following an application by the police for an urgent review of the licence using powers under the Licensing Act.

Councillor Lynda Hyde, who chaired the emergency meeting, said: “I’m pleased with the decision as public safety must be our top priority. We have serious concerns about the management of the club and its association with serious crime.”

Councillor Hyde added: “The Ocean Rooms have shown a clear disregard for the licensing objectives of public safety; the protection of children from harm and the prevention of crime and disorder. The panel believes that the suspension of the licence is necessary in the interests of public safety and for the prevention of further crime and disorder.”

The licence holders have a right of appeal against the decision.

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Posted by Joseph Lewis on January 15, 2010. Filed under Council News,Entertainment. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0. You can leave a response or trackback to this entry