A council crackdown has found no breaches of licensing rules in dozens of pubs and clubs across the Lancaster district.

Environmental Health and Licensing officers and Lancashire Police visited 36 premises during December and found no licence breaches.

A spokesman for Lancaster City Council said: “It’s not about being a party pooper - it’s about helping to keep everyone safe while they enjoy a night out.

“Licensing and environmental health checks make sure venues are well run, welcoming and safe.

Council and police visited 36 pubs and clubs in Lancaster and Morecambe to check for breaches of licencing rules.

placeholder image — Council and police visited 36 pubs and clubs in Lancaster and Morecambe to check for breaches of licencing rules.

“That means making sure only trained, accredited security staff are working the doors; protecting young people by checking proof of age policies; preventing overcrowding and unsafe conditions; ensuring CCTV is working to help deter crime and support investigations; keeping noise under control so neighbours can get a good night’s sleep; confirming fire exits, emergency lighting and safety measures are in place and ensuring clean bar areas and access to free drinking water.

“These checks help create safer, more enjoyable nights out for everyone - customers, staff and local residents.

“During the operation, the team visited 36 licensed premises, checking they were operating in line with their licence conditions.

“It was fantastic to see no licence breaches and all required door staff arrangements were in place.

“Our officers also chatted with managers at six venues to highlight a few issues that needed attention - mostly paperwork - and offered guidance to help them get back on track.”

Lancaster City Council issues a wide range of licences and permits in the district for alcohol and entertainment, taxi and private hire and gambling.