A BOURNEMOUTH nightclub boss has agreed to a string of measures to end late night noise causing their neighbours “hell”.

Residents living opposite Alika, in Christchurch Road, say bass music emanating from the venue keeps them awake at night, even making their beds shake.7 One woman from Lansdowne House is on antidepressants to help her cope with the chronic sleep deprivation brought about by the “horrendous” noise, she told the council’s licensing board.

The woman, an underwriter who has lived opposite the former wine bar for 25 years, told councillors she is suffering from tension headaches and struggles to concentrate at work.

She said: “It is impossible to get to sleep.

“The bass is so excessive it is like when Godzilla walks down the street in a horror film and the set shakes.”

Ward Councillor Bob Chapman called for the review following complaints from nine residents.

The noise even disturbs Bournemouth University students living in accommodation eight floors above, the meeting heard.

The resident, who withheld her name, added: “Most people look forward to their weekends but I cannot.

“Sometimes sheer exhaustion means I don’t even leave my flat or get dressed because I am so tired.

“It has been hell, sheer hell.”

Conditions agreed with the police include risk assessments on extra security or safety measures for private events, keeping the lobby doors closed while music is being played and staff carrying out half-hourly ‘floor walks’ to check for intoxicated people.

Bouncers will also search at least one in 10 customers using a metal detector, following a stabbing at the venue in April.

Matters came to a head when the council issued an abatement notice last month.

After the hearing, solicitor Phillip Day, representing Alika owner Raymond Kidd, said: “We apologise to the residents who had to put with this because we were blissfully unaware that there was a problem.”

Environmental health had declined to visit the premises and check over the sound system and noise limiter, Mr Day said.

A residents’ hotline is being set up.

Mr Day added: “We’re determined to make sure the neighbours do not suffer any future problems.”