A BAR outside which a man was fatally injured last year will re-open under a new name tonight.

Delilah's, in Bingley, will open its doors to customers for a champagne reception, nibbles and canapes for the first time since its predecessor, Bijou nightclub, closed after the death of James Etherington on December 5, 2017.

Mr Etherington died in Leeds General Infirmary ten days after being injured outside the Chapel Lane nightspot.

The re-opening has sparked outrage at Bingley Town Council, particularly the timing of the opening as the first anniversary of Mr Etherington's death is only days away.

A statement released by Bingley Town Council said the authority was in "disbelief" that an application to re-open the venue has been made.

The council says its first objection is that anti-social behaviour, nuisances and noise disturbances were caused by the previous late-hour licensed premises.

It adds that businesses and residents on Chapel Lane and in the community have raised concern about any application for a premises because of their fears of anti-social behaviour taking place in the area.

Bradford Council confirmed the venue has been given a Temporary Event Notice for its opening night, as well as November 16, 17, 23, 24, 30 and December 1, 7 and 8.

The opening times are 4pm to 3am.

Delilah's official Facebook page has posted a number of updates stressing the venue is not a night club and it is being aimed at over-30s.

Bosses have urged people under 21 to stay away and have said they are taking a zero tolerance approach to drugs.

Its mission statement reads: "To deliver a safe and comfortable environment. To provide an upmarket experience with great entertainment, catering for mature customers to enjoy a drama free and fun night out.

"We have handpicked an experienced door team, headed up by a familiar face for our target audience. Their job is to ensure that the venue remains exclusive to mature customers and that there are no trouble causers."

A Temporary Events Notice can only be refused if the police or Environmental Health Service step in, but they have not objected.

A spokesperson from Bradford Council said: “For Temporary Event Notices Bradford Council does not have the statutory power to make a decision whether or not the events can go ahead, unless a valid objection is received.

“Only the Environmental Health Service or the Police can object on limited grounds to a Temporary Event Notice. As no objections have been received, Bradford Council has no power to prevent the events taking place.

“Another application for the same premises has been received by Bradford Council. This is for a full Premises Licence to operate as a ‘Gin and Cocktail bar’. This application will be considered by the Council’s Licensing Panel on November 29 at City Hall.

“We recognise the sensitivity surrounding this application and the distress it may cause to the local community. All representations will be taken into account before any decision is made by the Panel.”

Ciaran Spencer, of Green Head Drive, Utley, Keighley, has pleaded not guilty to unlawfully killing Mr Etherington and is due to stand trial next year.