A NATIONALLY recognised scheme that holds licensed premises to a high standard is being expanded in Newquay after £500 funding was agreed.

Newquay Town Council has approved a grant to pay for 10 more managers from pubs and bars to go through the Best Bar None accreditation.

The scheme assesses venues on a variety of measures including venue management, staff training and care as well as well as customer safety and welfare.

The funding follows Project Eighty Three, Sailors, Walkabout, Red Lion and Towan Blystra receiving Best Bar None accreditation as part a commitment to boost safety across bars, pubs and clubs.

Councillor Jessie Jacobs said: “The town council is working with bars in Newquay to promote a safer nighttime economy.”