AN awards scheme which aims to raise standards in pubs and clubs is in the running for a national prize.
Best Bar None was set up in 2007 to promote responsible management of licensed premises in Durham City.
The scheme is now one of three shortlisted for the national Best Bar None awards taking place at the House of Lords on January 31.
Cllr Simon Henig, leader of Durham County Council, said: “Best Bar None has helped make socialising in our city’s pubs, bars, restaurants and clubs a safe and enjoyable experience and we are keeping our fingers crossed that we can go one better than last year and bring home the top prize.”
PC Claire McNaney, from Durham Constabulary, said: “There has been some tremendous work by all involved to make socialising in Durham City as safe as possible and everyone should be very proud.”
Last year’s figures for violence against the person in Durham were also nearly ten per cent lower than in the 12 months before Best Bar None began operating in the city.
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