In recent years, heightened attention has been given to the control and management of the so-called ‘night-time economy‘. This refers to the entertainment industry that operates during the evening and night-time, that flourishes in many UK city centres and consists mostly of licensed establishments. This type of entertainment has brought with it problems in terms of binge-drinking and antisocial behaviour which pose more demands on the already strained resources of the police forces in these areas. The thriving industry and the communities' demands for more public order are the basis of this study.
The literature review presented here was made with the example of Margate in the southeast of England in mind. Nevertheless, the examples given here are all too common in other areas of the UK and the discussion can easily be imported to these other areas in order to solve similar problems. This study will be focusing on some of the key stakeholders of the night-time economy and possible ways of formal and informal control, and town and community engagement.
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