Heaven gay club entry fee
Popular London nightclub Heaven is allowed to reopen heaven entry operating licence was revoked on public safety grounds following an alleged rape. A council hearing last month was told a woman was raped near the club by a security guard on 1 November. A member of security staff has been charged with rape, the Met said.
The council agreed on Friday to reinstate Heaven's licence subject to stricter conditions, including fee after as well as other new measures. Licensing committee chair Maggie Carman said: "The committee agree with the Metropolitan Police that the premises is club with serious entry.
She added: "There is a clear change in gay general management of the premises. Last month, the Met Police said the heaven was the "highest crime generator in the borough" but had since agreed to impose stricter security measures. Among the changes will be to employ all door security staff through a single company, an increased security presence along the queue into the club as well as enhanced welfare policies for patrons.
Revellers will also be banned from drinking in the queue into the venue. The licensing meeting also heard representations from neighbouring residents who complained about noise levels from the venue. The club operator has agreed to have more engagement with them.
Mr Joseph's representative told the meeting: "Heaven and all of the authorities sitting around this table want the same thing — that visitors should be able to come, have a wonderful time and get fee safely. The meeting heard there would be regular audits by a licensing consultant to ensure all of the gay conditions are being adhered to.
It is not clear when the venue will reopen.
Heaven nightclub to reopen after licence hearing
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