A CLUB in Nelson - which police claimed was a magnet for trouble and disorder - has had its licence revoked for four weeks.

Bosses at the Goodnight Club, in Stanley Street, have been told to clean up their act after Lancashire police called time on the venue.

Officers handed over a dossier to Pendle licensing committee detailing nearly 70 reported crimes in 2007, ranging from assaults and public order offences to drugs allegations and theft, all centering on the Nelson club.

In January a known troublemaker, barred from every pub and club in Nelson, is said to have assaulted a customer.

And another fracas, captured on CCTV, shows people involved in trouble being allowed back into the club afterwards.

Councillors met behind closed doors to determine a licensing review on the Goodnight Club which led to the licence suspension.

Lancashire Police solicitor Anthony Horne claimed publicity could be prejudicial to ongoing court proceedings involving the club and individuals.

In a report, councillors were told that police had met with the premises licence holders, David and Donna Geddes, in a bid to curb problems at the club.

Unbreakable glasses had been offered, free of charge, and advice had been given about crime and disorder issues.

But police alleged that the club had continued to employ unlicensed door supervisors, despite being threatened with a closure notice last December if the licensees did not change their ways.

Announcing the suspension, licensing committee chairman Coun Allan Buck said: "We are going to suspend the licence for four weeks to enable sufficient staff training to be put in place.

"During that time we wish that the CCTV system on the premises is inspected and approved by Pendle council and the police authority."

The hours during which the club, when the licence is returned, will be allowed to sell alcohol are noon to 1am Mondays to Thursdays, noon to 2am on Fridays and Saturdays and noon to 1am on Sundays.

Mr Geddes, who has defended the club's reputation previously, claiming the premises had been scapegoated, refused to comment after the meeting.

Insp Russ Procter, of Nelson police, said: "This should send out a message to other licensed premises that we will identify issues and deal with them effectively to ensure that the night-time economy in Nelson is a safe environment."