00:00Pubs and bars in Leeds are being encouraged to sign up to a new scheme aimed at making nights out
00:06safer.
00:07The Leeds Standards Safe and Sound initiative will ask venues to promote welcoming spaces,
00:13challenge harmful behaviour and look out for vulnerable customers.
00:17It will initially focus on the city centre and the Otley Run following some complaints.
00:22The voluntary scheme will also encourage better queue management and support for people leaving venues safely.
00:29The Council says the initiative will not introduce new licensing rules, but will recognise good practices already in place.
00:37The plans will be discussed on 17th November, ahead of a formal launch in January.
