The licensing application for a new pub on Acomb Green will be heard on 30th August. The Crooked Brewing company want to open between 11:00am and midnight, 7 days a week.
Although there are already take-aways (and, nearby, another pub) in the Greenside House block, the area is predominantly residential in character
The operators have agreed to conditions including the installation of CCTV and that alcohol will not be served after 11:30pm
The main objections to the proposal relate to there being an adequate number of alcohol outlets in Acomb already.
We doubt that late night pubs are necessary to meet demand across the whole of the week. Weekends may be different.
However, the company does seem to offer something new and could complement the efforts being made by other traders to improve the shopping and leisure experience available in the Front Street area.
Details of the background papers for the hearing can be viewed by clicking here
