Fife pubs and clubs granted extended festive opening hours

Pubs and clubs in Fife have seen Christmas come early, as the licensing board extended their festive opening hours.

Similar to previous years, from December 2 until January 2 on-sales premises such as bars and nightclubs will be granted an extension of licence until 1am every day of the week.

Members of the board agreed to the decision at the meeting on Monday.

The decision could be worth thousands to Fife’s licensed trade industry.

Police stated no objections about the extension, despite previously pointing out they saw an increase in crimes committed while opening hours were extended during the 2012 festive season.