Last night, councillors voted unanimously in favour of the plan, which will force new venues to be shut by 12 AM on weekends.

I've demanded an urgent meeting with @PhilipGlanville to express concern that @hackneycouncil's restrictions will stifle its world renown nightlife-and to discuss a way forward. I will take written representation from businesses/residents- email [email protected] — Night Czar (@nightczar) July 19, 2018

Local authorities are responsible for licensing decisions, not the @mayoroflondon or the @nightczar. If you would like more information, here is a link to the Licensing Act 2003 https://t.co/2dg1VOr4x6 — amy lamé (@amylame) July 18, 2018

Very disappointed with proposals from @hackneycouncil to cripplingly restrict licensing hours and conditions.



It will rip the soul out of the area and is overwhelmingly opposed by local residents.



Please reconsider. — alex kapranos (@alkapranos) July 18, 2018

Shoutout to our Government for trying to make us the worlds first truly 12 hour city with a 24 hour tube line. — Midland (@midlandsound) July 19, 2018

quick question for Hackney Councillors - have any of you ever been out for a drink? Just wondering if anyone in these positions understands what it is to be sociable — Plastician (@Plastician) July 19, 2018

Last night Hackney Council voted for all new venues to close at midnight at weekends, despite their own poll of residents voting 84% against the measures. Why wasn't @amylame outside giving a press conference condemning the council? What is a @nightczar for? — Andy Peyton (@AndyPeyton) July 19, 2018

ICYMI: midnight curfews for ALL new bars and clubs in Hackney. Unless this changes, Hackney is officially done. Thanks @sajeraj for sending that https://t.co/mm3wAenfmz — dan hancox (@danhancox) July 19, 2018

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Hackney Council has approved a controversial licensing policy that will enforce "core" curfews for all new clubs, bars and pubs.The vote, which took place last night, was unanimously in favour of the policy, which has proven unpopular with both local tenants and stakeholders. It rules that all new venues will automatically adhere to a strict curfew of 11 PM on weekdays and 12 AM on weekends. To extend the license, venue owners will have to prove that the extension won't cause any anti-social behaviour issues."This is a disgraceful decision and a shameful failure of elected officials to listen to the views of residents," said founder of Street Feast Jonathan Downey. "It is disastrous for the life and vibrancy of Hackney nightlife. This is not over though and we will not be ignored."Councillor Emma Plouviez helped draft the policy. "The onus will be on new applicants to demonstrate they are responsible, understand the pressures on the area and that their business will not have a negative impact on the area if they want to open late. We will help and support them to do that."She continues: "Without these steps we face a potential situation where the licensing committee could be forced to approve late licences for venues that are completely unsuitable and will have a huge impact on residents' lives."Mayor Phil Glanville, who Downey said "ignored" his repeated requests for a meeting, insisted the policy would not damage Hackney's "creative and dynamic nightlife." He added that he's been discussing the plan with London mayor Sadiq Khan and Night Czar Amy Lamé for the past year. A spokesperson from Khan's office toldthat "Amy has asked for an urgent meeting with Hackney Council to discuss this issue."As well as the curfews, the Shoreditch Special Policy Area (SPA) will double in size, which will make it much harder for new venues to open. We Love Hackney, a local group that's been campaigning hard against the policy, called the plans "some of the toughest restrictions on nightlife in Britain." Read We Love Hackney's open letter to Hackney Council, published yesterday.