Petition · Department for Culture, Media and Sport

Legally protect nightlife venues from closure and noise complaints

Closed 34 signatures

What the petition asks

UK nightlife powers our economy, supports nearly 2 million jobs, and shaped world-leading club culture. Losing our venues means losing history, creativity and community. We must protect nightlife now before the lights go out for good.
We want the UK to protect nightlife the way Berlin does. The German federal government classed Berlin clubs as cultural institutions, safeguarding them from closures and some noise complaints. UK nightlife drives jobs, creativity and community. Our clubs are cultural heritage, not disposable businesses. We need legal protection now to keep our night-time culture alive.

Timeline

16 Jan 2026 Petition opened for signatures
16 Jul 2026 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 34
Status Closed
Department Department for Culture, Media and Sport
Opened 16 Jan 2026
Closed 16 Jul 2026

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 29 Aug 2026.