Windsor bars served notice for staying open too late

Two bars in The Arches, Windsor, have been served notice by Royal Borough planning enforcement officers for staying open almost two hours beyond closing time.

Breach of condition notices were served last Thursday (July 17) on Bar Indigo and Scotch Bar in Goswell Hill for remaining open until 3am. Both bars are required to close at 1am as part of their planning permissions.

Planning enforcement officers will monitor the situation and if either bar has not complied with the notice after a month they could be prosecuted.

Cllr Alison Knight, lead member for planning and housing, said: "Residents in the area have long-standing concerns about the noise and antisocial behaviour created by an inconsiderate minority of bar customers in the early hours of the morning.

"This move reinforces the message that we are determined to contain the problem and encourage bar owners to make every effort to comply with the necessary regulations."