NIGHTCLUBS and bars in Chelmsford open after 1am could be charged over £4,000 to help pay for policing drunk revellers.
Chelmsford Council is to discuss plans to introduce a late night levy which would be charged to any venue selling alcohol into the early hours of the morning.
If agreed the fee in the region of £4,440 would come into affect in November with 70 per cent of the cash going to Essex Police.
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