Hackney Hosts are a new initiative designed to help night time visitors get around Shoreditch safely and to try to ensure they do not disturb local residents.
They will be a feature in Shoreditch in the run up to Christmas handing out maps, taxi information and on the spot help for those who have overdone it.
The maps they are handing out include special offers on food and soft drinks in a bid to encourage people to eat and drink more sensibly.
The hosts will travel around Shoreditch on scooters handing out lollipops which have previously been used in the area to keep people quiet when they leave pubs and clubs.
It's a small step but a practical and imaginative one that should be welcomed. As Shoreditch gears up for one of the busiest times of the year it will hopefully remind people who visit the area that an increasing number of people live here too.
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