Sainsbury's have submitted their request for an alcohol licence to the council. We now only have until the June 17th to be able to oppose to this…
Here’s a link to Cotham councillor Neil Harrison’s blog advising on the best course of action:
http://cotham.blogspot.com/2011/05/sainsburys-licence-application.html
So, if we want to oppose the licence, as many people as possible need to either email or send a letter to the council with a valid reason why Sainsbury's should NOT have permission to sell alcohol. It will only take one feasible, valid objection to stall them (however, validity of the objection is at the council’s discretion, grim I know!).
Emails should be sent to Nick Carter (executive officer of licensing for Bristol city council): licensing@bristol.gov.uk
IMPORTANT! Application reference must be included, please quote: 11/01124/PREM
Please refer to one of the four areas of legitimate objection below:
• the prevention of crime and disorder
• public safety
• the prevention of public nuisance
• the protection of children from harm
Even if you do not live near by (perhaps you work in the area), please continue to send an objection anyway… the more there are, the better!
I have queried if a petition signed and printed would be sufficient but I was recommended that every one writing a personal letter would hold much more weight, so this is what we should do! Please can you spend just a few moments of your time to email or write a small letter to help us put the FIRST dent into Sainsbury’s plans on Whiteladies Rd.
PS: Don't forget to put your name and address on it!
