Council investigates Saint and Moo Bars

Residential complaints of noise concerning two bars highly favoured by students have led to investigations on the part of the Town Council.

The case concerning Moo Bar was taken up by the committee, but was soon dismissed as it had suffered only one complaint and was therefore deemed to be a case of individual public nuisance.

Paul Briggs, member of the Town Council, said, “We are currently working with the owners of the bar in order to resolve the issue connected to the complaint.” Moo Bar was not available for comment.

Saint have also been working alongside the Town Council to ensure noise levels remain adequate.

They have already taken swift action by soundproofing their conservatory and ensuring that the noise stays concentrated in the rear. Alongside these undertakings, a petition has been signed by over thirty residents living around Saints stating that the noise level is of no nuisance.

The city council responded that despite these efforts, “noise levels in Saint Bar are being reviewed and will be considered at the licensing committee in February.”

In the current economic climate, any complaint can prove to be detrimental. Jay Borton, owner of Saints, said “the media tends to blow things out of proportion, and they should be aware that what they write, especially in these times, has a serious effect on our business.” He alluded to Stratford, and the fact that it has turned into a “ghost city” due to the significant numbers of shops and bars closing.

Students living around Saints have been baffled by noise pollution allegations.

Vania Turner, a second year English and Creative Writing student, said, “I had no idea there were any complaints, I never hear anything.” According to Borton, complaints stem mainly from residents living in the recently erected residential blocks surrounding Saints, as beforehand they have never suffered any problems with residents.

Borton remains confident that come February the licensing committee will rule in their favour.