A CITY priest has called on religious leaders to join a campaign to reverse a decision to allow a club near his church to run lap-dancing nights.

Father David Jennings, of St Peter and All Souls Roman Catholic Church, has written to religious leaders of all faiths in the city asking them to support his campaign over Pulse 8 nightclub, in Geneva Street, which began holding pole dancingnights last Friday.

In the letter Father David said: “We have been shocked that no attempt was made by the authorities to consult the residents of Geneva Street, nor the Catholic Church which residents next door but one to the night club.

“This inappropriate decision fails to take into account the views of the 1,800 who attend mass each week.

“As faith leaders within the city, I know you would not appreciate such an establishment being sited next door to your place of worship.”

He urged leaders to write to Peterborough City Council’s licensing office.