# Cardiff Strip Club Owner Wins Licence Renewal After Local Opposition

> Glenn Nicie, 63, secured a year-long licence renewal for his three Cardiff city-centre strip clubs despite campaigners calling them unsafe and misogynistic.

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- URL: https://briefzora.com/cardiff-strip-club-owner-wins-licence-renewal-after-local-opposition
- Published: 2026-10-30T22:19:15+05:00
- Author: Briefzora Desk (https://briefzora.com/author/briefzora-desk)
- Section: Politics
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## Key points

- Glenn Nicie, 63, owns three strip clubs on St Mary Street in Cardiff.
- Licences for Dusk Till Dawn, For Your Eyes Only and the Playhouse Gentlemen's Club were renewed for one year.
- Local campaigners claimed the clubs made women feel unsafe and promoted misogyny.
- Council deputy leader Cllr Sarah Merry argued the venues have no place in Cardiff by 2026.
- Representatives said extensive safeguards are in place to protect staff and patrons.

## Why it matters

The decision affects nightlife workers, patrons and local residents in Cardiff, as the clubs contribute to the city's night-time economy while raising concerns about women's safety.

## Article

Glenn Nicie, 63, has secured a one-year renewal of licences for his three strip clubs on St Mary Street in Cardiff city centre, after the council voted to keep them open despite objections from local campaigners.

The venues - Dusk Till Dawn, For Your Eyes Only and the Playhouse Gentlemen's Club - faced calls for closure from residents who argued the clubs made women feel unsafe and promoted a culture of misogyny.

Objector Bronwen Davies said the clubs "belong in the dust bin with page three and pin-up calendars," while fellow campaigner Kate Owen described the business model as "sexual commercialisation against women."

Women's charity Filia representative Miz Jakubovic added that surveys conducted by the charity indicated the clubs made women feel unsafe, stating, "Women's safety is not a moral issue or a political issue."

Cardiff Council deputy leader Cllr Sarah Merry also opposed the licences, claiming the venues have "no place in Cardiff in the year 2026" and contribute to misogyny.

Representing the clubs, Piers Warne argued St Mary Street remains a hospitality hub and the heart of Cardiff's night-time economy, noting the street has not materially changed in a decade and that objectors offered no evidence of a cumulative problem.

Warne described the club entrances as "discreet," saying people would "miss the doorways if you weren't looking for them."

During the council meeting, officials highlighted extensive safeguards at each club to protect dancers, staff and patrons from harassment and abuse.

After the council approved the licences for another year, Jakubovic expressed disappointment but thanked the committee for listening to women's experiences, while Nicie said, "I think the committee came to the right decision."

## Frequently asked questions

### Why were the strip club licences renewed in Cardiff?

The council approved the renewals after hearing that safeguards protect staff and patrons and finding no evidence the clubs cause a cumulative problem.

### Who objected to the licences for the Cardiff strip clubs?

Local campaigners including Bronwen Davies, Kate Owen, Miz Jakubovic of Filia and deputy leader Cllr Sarah Merry opposed the licences.


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