Fabric, the London nightclub that was closed earlier this year, is set to reopen following a last-minute appeal hearing, according to reports.
Islington Council closed the club after two drug related deaths of 18-year-olds.
The owners are reportedly working on an out of court settlement with Islington Council and Police which means its doors once again will open to the public, but this time under a strict set of rules.
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Judge Robin McPhee made the final decision, reports the Independent, at Highbury Corner Magistrates' Court. The set of rules the venue must follow include people under the age of 19 not being allowed in, which will be enforced by ID scanners and CCTV monitoring, and a permanent ban for anyone caught dealing or in possession of drugs.
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"What the council has been concerned with is whether Fabric can operate with a true zero tolerance towards drugs," Ranjit Bhose said on behalf of the council, according to the Islington Gazette. "We are now satisfied revocation of the licence is not necessary. Fabric has accepted procedure for searching and drug dealing within the club were not sufficient. It has now accepted 38 new conditions as well as its 155-page operating manual. The authority is satisfied Fabric understands what has to be done."
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Prior to the appeal, a petition named 'save our culture' was made to save Fabric, reportedly raising more than £300,000.
"I am satisfied that the council and Fabric pulled together to get a set of workable conditions to prevent drug use..." Judge Robin McPhee said.
There is no official reopening date for the club as of yet.
Here is a news report from July, when it was announced the club would be permanently closed. Goldie, among other prominent DJs and music industry experts, explained why they thought the decision wasn't a wise one.
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