Noise pledge after criticism over bar
Bosses of an Oswestry bar have vowed to reduce noise levels in a bid to keep their licence. Environmental health officers had called for a review of the licence for The Ironworks on Church Street. Bosses of an Oswestry bar have vowed to reduce noise levels in a bid to keep their licence. Environmental health officers had called for a review of the licence for The Ironworks on Church Street. Members of Oswestry Borough Council's licensing sub-committee yesterday heard concerns that noise from the venue was too loud. A report from council environmental health officers also alleged that alcohol was being sold to people who were already drunk, there was poor CCTV coverage and inadequate security vetting of customers. Councillors yesterday agreed to adjourn the review until September 22, after Steve and Ros Gore, owners of the restaurant and entertainment venue, agreed to carry out improvements. Read the full story in today's Shropshire Star
Bosses of an Oswestry bar have vowed to reduce noise levels in a bid to keep their licence. Environmental health officers had called for a review of the licence for The Ironworks on Church Street.Members of Oswestry Borough Council's licensing sub-committee yesterday heard concerns that noise from the venue was too loud.
A report to the committee from council environmental health officers said: "The use of the premises for DJ nights and loud amplified music is a use for which they are not suited."
The report said Phil Beaumont, who runs a music studio next to The Ironworks, claimed the noise level was affecting his business.
It said police alleged alcohol was being sold to people who were already drunk, there was poor CCTV coverage and inadequate security vetting of customers.
Councillors yesterday agreed to adjourn the review until September 22, after Steve and Ros Gore, owners of the restaurant and entertainment venue, agreed to carry out improvements.
They include setting noise limiters on amplifiers, in-stalling acoustic curtains to absorb noise and keeping windows and external doors shut, as well as upgrading the venue's CCTV system.
They also agreed to support the Challenge 21 scheme, where staff ask anyone who looks under 21 to prove they are over 18.
After the meeting, Mr Gore said he was comfortable with what had been agreed. He added that he was determined for The Ironworks to carry on attracting live music acts.
