Glasgow City Council have put forward a proposal for bars and pubs in the city centre to stay open until 1am.
The new licensing shake up would see Glasgow brought into line with the rest of Scotland's big cities, with most councils allowing licensed premises to serve until 1am at least on Friday and Saturday nights.
The new rules would not affect nightclubs, which are allowed to open until 4am, and would only apply to city centre bars and pubs, reports the Scottish Daily Express.
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A letter has been sent from the SNP administration to the Licensing Board, which has the power over setting hours and conditions for pubs in the city.
It states: "It is our shared view that those city centre premises which currently have a terminal hour of midnight could benefit from having the option to remain open until 1am.
"An additional hour of trading could encourage patrons to remain out for a short period of time, thus further contributing to the late-night economy."
The policy would not come into force until later in 2023 and would last for another four years if accepted by the Licensing Board.
However, hospitality industry sources said many Glasgow pubs are not staying open until midnight due to increasing costs and staffing issues.
Glasgow's City Convener for City Centre Recovery, Angus Millar, said: "Bringing Glasgow's operating hours for licensed premises into line with other comparable cities could provide a real boost for the city centre economy and its important hospitality sector.
"While this decision is entirely a matter for the city's Licensing Board, we look forward to them giving serious consideration to how their policy review can support the city’s night-time economy and the vibrancy that it brings to Glasgow."
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