"Hi, I rang the council today, took me a long time to get through to the right department.

It's actually the licensing department, and for any objections you have to either write/email them with reasons for objection.

This can't be anonymous and it can't be a rant

In order to grant a license the council needs to consider that the business has dealt with the following:


Prevention of Public Nuisance

Prevention of Crime

Protection of Children

Promotion of Public Safety

This means that if you have any objections then they must concern one or more of the areas mentioned.

Also, as this is not anonymous you can be invitd to the consultation committee to voice your objection and hear responses.

My concern would be whether or not the applicants have access to the objectors name/address as there could be an intimidation factor involved.

Deadline for lodging objections is 20th May.

Also, what happens if once the late license is permitted the owner decides to change it's purpose from restaurant/late night refreshment venue into a bar/night club?
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