The noise came from an extractor fan at Cin Cin, in Western Road, Hove, and the long-running problem prompted neighbours to ask Brighton and Hove City Council to review the restaurant’s licence. Since a council licensing panel was adjourned on Wednesday, May 27, the noise problem has been resolved and the complaints dropped. Mr Toscano told the panel of three councillors – Julie Cattell, John Hewitt and Kerry Pickett – that the process had been demoralising. Cllr Cattell, who chaired the panel, said Mr Toscano could make a complaint – but the panel was legally bound to hold a hearing to decide an application to review a licence. Council lawyer Rebecca Sidell said that, in her legal opinion, the review application was legitimate and the issue had largely been resolved.