Late night booze ban

Wednesday June 30, 2010

A newsagent positioned on Putney Bridge has failed in its bid to sell alcohol daily until 1am.

The council's licensing sub-committee also banned Putney Bridge News from selling any high-strength beer, lager or cider above 5.5 per cent alcohol.

Many residents had objected to the council regarding the proposals to sell alcohol until the early hours, claiming that the lengthy licensing hours would lead to antisocial behaviour.

At the licensing sub-committee, held on Monday June 21, councillors ruled that the newsagent can only sell booze until 9pm every night.

Cllr Victoria Brocklebank-Fowler, Chairman of the licensing committee, said: "The committee considered the comments from local residents and ruled that allowing this premise to sell alcohol until 1am would lead to excessive drunk and rowdy behaviour. We believe that 9pm is late enough for this newsagent to sell alcohol."

The sub-committee ruled that Putney Bridge News must also provide a bin to help tackle problems with littering.