Fabric London: Sadiq Khan hails his new Night Czar Amy Lamé after deal struck to reopen superclub

Sadiq Khan with London's new Night Czar Amy Lamé
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Saphora Smith22 November 2016

Sadiq Kan has hailed his new Night Czar Amy Lamé for her part in the rescue deal struck to reopen Fabric nightclub.

It was announced on Monday that Fabric would reopen its doors after a deal with strict new licensing conditions was approved by a judge.

The superclub was shut down earlier this year when its licence was revoked after two teenagers died taking drugs at the club.

But on Monday, a district judge at Highbury Corner Magistrates agreed the club could reopen following talks with police, the Mayor’s office and Islington Council.

Sadiq Khan welcomed the news and hailed Ms Lamé’s negotiating skills "in her first week in the job".

The nightclub closed earlier this year after two teenagers died taking drugs in the club
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The mayor praised the progress she had made towards making London "a truly 24-hour-city.”

Ms Lamé was appointed as London’s Night Czar earlier this month in a bid to boost London’s pub and nightclub scene.

Mr Kahn said: “I am delighted that this agreement has been reached and that Fabric will now reopen.

“I have always said that we needed to find a common-sense solution that protects both the future of Fabric and the safety of all clubbers – as this does.

“I especially want to thank Islington Council for working so hard to come to this solution.

“In her first week in the job, my new Night Czar Amy Lamé held conversations with Islington Council, the Metropolitan Police and Fabric.

“My Night Czar will be working with other businesses, local authorities and Londoners to maximise the economic and social impact of a growing night time economy.

“I’ll also soon be announcing a new Chair of the Night Time Commission to work with Amy to help deliver a vision for a truly 24-hour city.”

Ms Lamé took to Twitter to celebrate the deal, writing: "Fabric will reopen- great news the club and Islington Council have come to an agreement! Big thanks to all involved.

"I helf conversations w/ all parties in Fabric case as part of my role supporting London nightlife - Heartened that agreement has been reached."

In a joint statement issued by Islington Council and Fabric, a deal was struck after the club offered new conditions to be added to its licence.

They include covert surveillance inside the club, a new ID scanning system, lifetime bans for anyone buying or found in possession of drugs and a ban on anyone under 19 entering from 8pm Friday to 8am on Monday.

It is not yet known when the venue will reopen.

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