A new ordinance is trying to put an end to the chaos in Neapolitan nightlife. The announcement comes directly from Mayor Gaetano Manfredi, who, on the sidelines of the November 4th ceremony in Piazza del Plebiscito, confirmed the City's intention to intervene with a specific measure.
"We're working on this ordinance also as a result of the judicial decisions that have been made," the mayor declared, confirming that the crackdown is also a direct response to recent rulings that upheld the residents' committees.
Palazzo San Giacomo's decision comes at the culmination of a heated debate that has divided the city for years.
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This tug-of-war has often found its outlet in the courts, with citizens filing appeals to the Regional Administrative Court (TAR) demanding compliance with the rules on closing times and noise emissions. These very "judicial measures," cited by Manfredi, appear to have decisively accelerated the administration's action.
For now, the mayor is keeping the specifics of the ordinance strictly confidential, which could be announced "in the coming days." Anticipation is high to see what the new rules will be: will they affect closing times for bars, the sale of takeaway alcohol, outdoor music, or the occupation of public land?
The goal, complex but no longer postponable, is to find a sustainable synthesis that allows the Neapolitan night to live without turning into a nightmare for those who live in those neighborhoods.
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The new ordinance for Neapolitan nightlife seems like a good solution, but I fear it won't be easy to implement. Residents are tired of the noise, but clubs are important to the economy. Let's hope there's a balance.