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Less alcohol than ever at Sainsbury’s, Western Road? I don’t think so
Half-price wine offer as you walk into Sainsbury's Western Road - is this responsible? A while ago I spoke on behalf of residents to a licensing panel considering an application from Sainsbury’s. The...
View ArticleLicensing & alcohol – we need action
While Police, Councillors and residents have been working together more effectively to block unnecessary new licensing applications, the problems of alcohol are continuing to weigh on our society. The...
View ArticleAction on licensing: East Street residents speak out
Licensing issues continue to be a key concern for residents in Brighton city centre, as previously noted. Despite the introduction of a ‘Cumulative Impact Area’ hours continue to get later and it’s a...
View ArticleLetter on licensing in Brighton & Hove
Last week I submitted the following letter to The Argus after having read this article about Cllr Mary Mears’ views on licensing in the city. Sir, As a councillor representing Brighton & Hove’s...
View ArticleMcDonalds 24hr weekend licence refused
This morning I attended a licensing hearing as an objector to McDonald’s application to extend their hours. Their Western Road, Brighton branch wanted to open from 5am Friday morning until midnight...
View ArticleLetter querying Sainsbury’s licensing policy
I wrote today to Sainsbury’s solicitor who dealt with their applications in the city. Following Mr Botkai’s comments that Sainsbury’s had a very restrained approach to alcohol sales I wanted to...
View ArticleResponse from Sainsbury’s solicitor
So I have today received a reply to my letter querying Sainsbury’s licensing policy with regards to their ‘Local’ stores. It clears up the impression that there Sainsbury’s policies which differed to...
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