Nightspot scheme is Best Bar None

Best Bar None Oldham scheme co-ordinator Joe Curran (right) with (from left) Chief Inspector Andy Harty, David McNally from the North-West Ambulance Service, Michelle Buckley from Bamboogy, Keyah Hughes from Slam Shot Bar, Sara Hewitt, town centre manager, and Street Angel Jean Doyle

THE Chronicle has again joined the town centre Best Bar None scheme, which improves safety at Oldham’s pubs, bars and nightclubs.

The nationwide scheme promotes responsible drinking, and has cut alcohol-related crime and disorder while reducing demand of police manpower.

Chronicle readers will be able to vote for their top bar when voting gets underway from August.

Last year 20 town-centre premises applied for accreditation; this year up to 25 are expected.

Applicants are judged on crime prevention strategy, door policy, emergency procedures, drink and drugs policies and community engagement.

Last year, Tokyo Project was overall winner and best club. The Ashton Arms scooped the Chronicle readers’ award, Number 15 won best bar, and Snipe Inn won best pub award.