00:00Council leaders in Newcastle have confirmed a review of the city's late
00:05night levy charges to venues licensed for alcohol sales after midnight.
00:10The fee was introduced in 2013 to raise money for policing and safe
00:15measures in the city centre. Hospitality groups have called for the charge to be reduced off
00:20or scrapped, saying that rising costs and closures in the sector make the
00:25heavy a burden on the sector. Newcastle City Council says it will work together
00:30closely with licensees to assess the levy's role alongside wider support for
00:35the hospitality industry. The review will consider how safety funding and
00:40economic pressures can be balanced for venues and residents alike.
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