HOW are you planning to see in the new year tonight?

Whether it's all-night clubbing, a fancy dinner, a few hours in the local, or a lively house party, New Year's Eve is traditionally celebrated in various ways.

But it seems more and more people are content with spending the biggest party night of the year simply staying in, according to a new survey. Nearly three-quarters - 73 per cent - of adults surveyed are expected to welcome 2016 from the comfort of their own home or that of a friend or relative.

Post Office Money Home Insurance, which carried out the survey, says this percentage equates to 37 million people across the UK spending the night in.

It's bad news for the pub trade, already hit by closures and dwindling numbers of drinkers.

This week the Telegraph & Argus reported that 30 pubs across the Bradford district will see in the new year as officially-recognised community assets, protecting them from being demolished or converted to another use without planning permission.

The Campaign for Real Ale (Camra) said more than 1,200 pubs nationally were now listed as an Asset of Community Value (ACV) in a partnership with the government aimed at giving local communities the power to safeguard local pubs.

Pubs on the list in our district include the Kings Arms in Heaton, the Royal Oak in Haworth, the Old Sun in Bingley and the Ling Bob in Wilsden.

Kerr Kennedy, campaigns office for Bradford Camra, said the ACV initiative was about recognising pubs as assets of community value and "protecting them against the route of closure, which is still very, very high."

Brian Mitchell, chairman of Bradford Camra, added: "It is very important because a lot of pubs at the moment are not being sold as pubs."

Camra supporter James Pearson, of Idle, urged Bradfordians to see in the new year at their local.

"Pubs are an important part of our history and cultural heritage, but they're disappearing in alarming numbers," said James, 46. "It used to be the case that you were a regular at your local, just as your dad and grandad had been before you, but trends have changed and now it's more commonplace to drink at home.

"But the pub is more than just somewhere to drink - it's a community and a lifeline. I think it's very sad that more people are choosing to spend New Year's Eve indoors. Where's their community spirit? I say support your local on what should be one of its busiest times of the year."

Those who do plan to spend tonight indoors won't necessarily be saving money. According to the survey, people planning to host a dinner expect to spend £116 on average, while those heading to a restaurant, pub or a nightclub expect to spend slightly less, at £96 typically.

Those holding a house party expected the bill to come to £50 on average. But one in 10 party hosts said their home was damaged by a new year's party last year, which could push the expected cost higher. The most common mishaps were food and drink ending up on the carpet, broken crockery and damaged furniture or technology.

Rob Clarkson, managing director of Post Office Money Insurance, said: "People might think staying in will save them money, but in many cases quite the opposite is true, particularly if you're having friends and family round.

"Celebrating at home isn't without risks. Our research has shown damages can be significantly more than your average night out would cost. Any homeowners or renters considering hosting a party should be sure that they're properly covered for accidental damage to avoid starting 2016 facing a hefty repair bill.

While many people may be waking up with a financial hangover on New Year's Day, a thrifty 12per cent of people surveyed said they won't spend any money at all on seeing in 2016. The average amount people plan to spend tonight is £54 per person, slightly up from a typical spend of £47 in 2014.

Thirtysomethings were found to be the biggest spenders, with this age group expecting to splash out £84 each on average.

There were also wide variations across the country, with people in London planning to spend an average of £110 per person, while those in the North West planning to keep a tight rein on their finances, spending £34 each, the survey of more than 2,000 people found.