Nick Simmonite

The UK night time economy supports over 2 million jobs and contributes billions in economic output. Yet independent analysis shows the sector remains in structural decline. Many European countries apply lower VAT rates for hospitality to stimulate demand and protect employment. We are calling for a targeted VAT reduction inline with Europe to stabilise high streets, safeguard jobs and protect long term tax revenues. It takes less than a minute to act: **Click the link **Follow the simple steps **Email your MP (templated and fully customisable) ntia.co.uk/email-your-mp/… Led by NTIA in collaboration with Institute of Hospitality, Campaign for Pubs, NCASS, Hospitality Voices and The Wonky Table. This is practical policy. Now we need public backing.

When the nights get colder and the crowds get bigger, security teams become the quiet backbone of the room. If you see something off—or someone struggling—speak to a licensed operative. Staying vigilant isn’t paranoia; it’s how we protect each other. @SIAuk 👉 Share the campaign here: buff.ly/6eCWmIb #SafeSeasonTogether #SkilledForSafety

It’s shaping up to be a busy but exciting week. I’m starting at the Westminster Social Policy Forum before heading to Bristol for the BARBI Conference to talk about the state of the industry. The afternoon includes a key programming meeting for NTES26 and a catch up with our Regional Industry Ambassadors. I’ll then have the pleasure of meeting Sian Berry MP, followed by a Radio 4 interview on Rethinking Nightlife. Later we’ll be connecting with Nick Simmonite in Sheffield to explore opportunities for the city’s resurgence, before ending the day back at the BARBI Conference on the panel Charting the New Normal – A State of Industry Roundtable.

No dancefloor, no future. What happens when the music stops? Nearly 800 venues gone since 2020—whole streets turned into “night-time deserts.” This isn’t just nightlife. It’s our culture, our community, our heartbeat—and it’s slipping away. 🔗 Read the full report. See why action can’t wait: buff.ly/HreF4LA #NTIA #NTE #Nightlife

@Pott_Shrigley_ I reckon not. It’s the windows that are a giveaway… neither the Old Town Hall nor the extension. The room, in the Egg Box, btw, was capable of being hermetically sealed, and filled with CO2 in the event of a fire

Sheffield Town Hall Computer Room

Could you be Jayaben Desai ? We are looking for a fantastic actress to play this iconic figure in our touring production 'We Are The Lions Mr Manager'. Link for casting information: townsendproductions.org.uk/news/ #theatreproduction

Your 2025 World Snooker Champion! Made in Sheffield at Victoria’s Snooker Academy 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆

Congratulations to @SheffieldBID who won the best city scheme at the National Best Bar None Awards. It was a pleasure to attend and support a win for our city centre!

Absolutely delighted to have won the award for the best city scheme at tonight’s National Best Bar None Awards in London. Joined by Mark from Corp & Nick from ⁦@FrogandParrot⁩. A huge shout out to all our venues whose hard work and commitment to excellence made it possible.

@Pott_Shrigley_ When those window frames needed repairs… tenant would call the Housing Department, and they’d correctly send someone from the SWD (Sheffield Works Department) - who’d take great delight in announcing “plumber luv, come to mend your windows”

Experimental Council Houses, Manor Estate #Sheffield

A wonderful night at @SheffCityHall , celebrating the 2025 @BBNSheffield Awards! 🥳 Congratulations to all the nominees, winners and accredited venues!🏆 Also, a big shoutout to The Frog & Parrot who were awarded the Overall Winner of Sheffield Best Bar None! @greeneking

All tonight’s winners and runners up 👏bestbarnonesheffield.co.uk/award-winners-… 👀 Thank you to all 42 accredited venues in this year’s Best Bar None Sheffield scheme 🤝 #bestbarnone #bestbarnonesheffield #safersocialising 🥂

@rootsmanuva Sending love from all at the Frog & Parrot - Sheffield… to the King of Hip Op. Wishing you a blessed Christmas, and a speedy recovery

I had a fall last week and fractured my hip. (Hip hooray) Will be spending Christmas in hospital! Just my luck. I’m ok though. Doing my best to get well and get home.

Sheffield’s Division/Devonshire Street has been named the second best in the nation’s ‘Top 10 Hotspots for Independent Shops’! 🙌 American Express Shop Small partnered with retail experts Global Data to conduct the research, which analysed the number of indie outlets, variety of business types and vibrancy of the high street. welcometosheffield.co.uk/content/articl…

The Night Time Industries Association are making a big push for hearing health awareness with the #ListenForLife campaign. For more information, to show support and get involved, to get tested, or if you're a venue interested in joining the charter, please click on the link below: buff.ly/3Lnms3o #Protectyourhearing #hearinghealth #Hearinghealthawareness

The Night Time Industries Association are making a big push for hearing health awareness with the #ListenForLife campaign. For more information, to show support and get involved, to get tested, or if you're a venue interested in joining the charter, please click on the link below: buff.ly/3Lnms3o #Protectyourhearing #hearinghealth #Hearinghealthawareness

@TerrorismPolice has relaunched its winter vigilance campaign, encouraging people to trust their instincts over the festive period. For more info, see this link➡️ act.campaign.gov.uk To support the campaign, see the new toolkit on ProtectUK➡️ protectuk.police.uk/wintertoolkit

National Pubwatch support ‘Ask For Angela’. Read more here: nationalpubwatch.org.uk/news/national-…

@barnsleysime @tramlines Will spotted Sime… @tramlines proper declare the line-up today. Frog will declare its fringe line-up later

@NickSimmonite @tramlines Frog & Parrot?

Ooh… are we ready #Sheffield @tramlines might just be announcing a reyt #saucylineup