The owner of Manchester music venue Night and Day has told a court of her 'shock' that the family business could be closed down due to noise complaints.
Jennifer Smithson, who owns the Northern Quarter venue with her husband Ben, said it is 'absolutely terrifying' that it could be 'taken away' from her. It comes after Manchester council served a noise abatement notice on the venue in November 2021 following a complaint from a neighbouring flat.
Manchester Magistrates' Court, which is hearing an appeal of the notice this week, was told the residents moved in during the pandemic and complained about the noise levels on the first night that the venue reopened in July 2021.
