An EMRO could "help tackle problems associated with late night drinking" in the town, according to the council.

BBC: Northampton's clubs face early morning alcohol ban

In August, nightclubs voluntarily agreed to stop sales of alcohol after 04:00, but the EMRO would make that legally binding.

BBC: Norwich alcohol sales ban proposed after crime rise

Northampton Borough Council may introduce an early morning alcohol restriction order (EMRO).

BBC: Northampton's clubs face early morning alcohol ban

Its leader, David Mackintosh, said the council would work with the police and licensed premises to see if "an EMRO could work for Northampton".

BBC: Northampton's clubs face early morning alcohol ban

Nightclubs and bars have already voluntarily agreed to stop serving alcohol at 04:00, but the police said they wanted the council to introduce an Early Morning Restriction Order (EMRO) to tackle disorder.

BBC: Norwich alcohol sales ban proposed after crime rise