A CITY centre restaurant's appeal against the district council's decision to suspend its licence has been withdrawn.

Buon Amici contested the licence hearing decision which recommended the Heritage Close has its licence withdrawn for 14 days.

Mr Kamillo Bendahman of Buon Amici has worked closely with the police, fire authority and the council to implement the changes which will allow them to meet the conditions suggested by the council to prevent public nuisance and ensure public safety.

This includes conditions preventing drinking in areas at the back after 9pm, requiring Security Industry Authority (SIA) licensed door staff and a personal licence holder to be on the premises on both Friday and Saturday evenings from 8pm onwards.

Buon Amici will no longer be able to provide live music as the council considered that this contributed to the noise nuisance for neighbours.

The restaurant has been closed since September 20, while these changes were being put in place, and is due to open on Monday, October 4.