Glasgow city centre bars will be able to stay open for an extra hour under a one-year trial in a bid to boost the late-night economy.
Pubs and bars currently have to shut at midnight but a one-year pilot scheme is being launched to test 1am licences.
Cllr Aitken said: “The richness, diversity and vibrancy of Glasgow’s hospitality and night-time offer is internationally recognised but there’s no doubt it’s had a tough time in recent years. She added: “A one-year pilot will allow the city and the trade to decide whether there is the market demand for an extra hour, but also if there are any impacts on publicA sub-group set up by the city’s licensing forum — which includes members of the hospitality trade and is chaired by nightclub boss Donald MacLeod — reported the change “would not necessarily have the benefit of contributing to the late-night economy as there are increasing costs and staffing issues experienced by those in the...
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