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!
I walked past the licencing application notice yesterday, and I'm sure it gave 9 June as the deadline for objections.
ReplyDeleteI will look into this first thing tomorrow! If it's true it means Cllr Neil Harrison was wrong, as he clearly stated objection deadline was the 17th. Not impressed...
ReplyDeleteYes the notice in the window does indeed say the 9th, but i have double checked on the council website which definately says the 17th. I will investigate and bring this to light.
ReplyDeleteThe prices charged by the better food company are opportunistic. Independent stores offering win/win quality, price and service should always survive.
ReplyDeleteIf fat margins are all you are protecting it's hardly a social issue?
A lettuce from the same supplier costs more or less in St Werburghs or Clifton?
ReplyDeleteI hope we see the independents like BFC rally and give genuine choices to the supermarkets. It may not be easy, but can be done - value, quality & personal service are vital.
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