Strippers have criticised Bristol City Council for taking more than a year to decide whether lap-dancing clubs in the city will be able to stay open or not.
At present, there are two sexual entertainment venues (SEVs) in Bristol, both in the city centre, that would face closure if Bristol City Council’s licensing committee goes ahead with a proposal to withdraw licences for the venues. So far, no decision has been made on the new policy on SEVs, which was out for public consultation until mid-December.
Bristol City Council’s draft licensing policy has sparked a debate which has caused bitter divisions. The results from the consultation have not yet been published by the council and no date has been set for the licensing committee meeting where the decision will be made.
