Best Bar None reaches 100th scheme

2nd August 2010, 10:24am

The town of Oldham has become the 100th Best Bar None (BBN) scheme.

BBN is a nationally recognised award scheme supported by the Home Office and aimed at promoting responsible management and operation of alcohol licensed premises. It was piloted in Manchester in 2003 and found to improve standards and reduce crime in the night time economy, with premises now competing to participate.

"We are delighted to welcome Oldham as part of the scheme knowing that they are committing to respectable and responsible measures to improve the night time economy using the tried and tested BBN," said the scheme.

Oldham's reputation for a rowdy night out has cast a shadow over the town for some time now. The town also appears as one of the top 50 priority areas from the Home Office. It was agreed new steps were needed to improve the town and night time economy. Over the last few months Oldham has been working hard at reducing crime and disorder and turning around the negative national image that has been portrayed.

Detective Sergeant John Murdoch said: "We are complementing our other approaches to the night time economy with the proven success of Best Bar None."

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• 31 Jul 2009 - Aberdeenshire pubs invited to take part in Best Bar None awards
• 16 Dec 2008 - New Best Bar None chief executive appointed
• 26 Mar 2008 - New website launched for Best Bar None

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