A PUB has made a deal with neighbours in order to get a music licence.

The Foresters Arms in Castle Road, Colchester, had an application for a seven-days-a-week music permit turned down by the council.

More than 100 residents signed a petition supporting the plans.

But two complaints over noise concerns saw it refused.

Now landlady, Barbara Kingston, has compromised on her entertainment policy to get residents on-side.

She said: “Licence officers said I could put in another application if I got the residents who complained to agree.

“We held a meeting and the two that complained came and others aired their views.

“I have agreed with them I will not have music every night and that I would stop it at 11pm.

“Its a bit less than I had hoped for but its nice to have reached an agreement.”

Mrs Kingston has now submitted a fresh application and residents have 14 days to comment.