Islington Council’s has this week decided to revoke Fabric‘s licence.
This decision was made despite the council earlier this year holding Fabric‘s practices as an example for other clubs to follow.
Fabric has been an important part of London’s late night scene attracting people from across the world. In the last decade 50% of London’s music venues have been lost.
Following the decision of the licensing committee on Tuesday night. Cllr Caroline Russell, sole Green opposition member of Islington Council said:
“It is very disappointing that Islington Council and the police were unable to find a way to work in collaboration with Fabric to reduce the risk of drug harm and keep Fabric open.”
“It is a huge loss to all Londoners who care about music culture and a big loss for the night time economy.”
“we can’t keep losing venues and it will be the Mayor’s Night Czar who will have the job of resolving these cases more sensibly”
In response to Fabric‘s decision to appeal, Cllr Russell said:
“The closure of Fabric is a huge loss for young people and Londoners across the capital not to mention the 250 people whose jobs are at risk. I’m glad Fabric are appealing and fully support all efforts to find an alternative to closure. I hope that a sensible solution can be found that keeps people safe from drug harm and ensures the future of Fabric as a centre of creativity and energy in our City.”
