York Road alcohol license application to be decided on Friday

39a York Road

The prospective operator of a Londis store which will open at 39A York Road is seeking a license to sell alcohol between 6:00am and 11:00pm.

The Police have insisted on a wide range of conditions which would be applied if the license was granted.

Whether York Road/ Front Street needs another alcohol sales outlet is another question.

An objection to the plan has been recorded by a local resident which probably reflects the views held by many others.

The Front Street area does need an uplift and a boost to its evening economy would be welcome.

But any magnet for anti-social behaviour would be another blow for the area.

 

 

Police move to close three Indian restaurants in York

A police application to close down 3 Indian restaurants located in York will be considered by the Council on 19th May.

Indian Ocean restaurant and take away on The Green in Acomb

Indian Ocean restaurant and take away on The Green in Acomb

The 3 restaurants under threat are:

The removal of the premises license (Indian Oceans reproduced below) would effectively close the premises as the activities authorised are:

Licensable Current Days & Hours
Recorded Music(Indoors & Outdoors) Monday to Sunday11:00 – 01:00
Late Night Refreshment(Indoors & Outdoors) Monday to Sunday23:00 – 01:30
Supply of Alcohol(On & Off sales) Monday to Sunday11:00 – 01:30
Opening Hours Monday to Sunday11:00 – 01:30
New Year’s Eve All activities to continue until 04:00

If the committee approves the Police application then the license holders can appeal to the Magistrates Court.

The move arises from illegal workers who were found at the restaurants when police and UK Border Agency officials raided them.

Monk Stray – License decision

Monk Stray

Monk Stray


The Council’s licensing committee has turned down a proposal, from the York Councils Labour Cabinet, for a general license which would have allowed camping and entertainment activities on Monk Stray.

A 1 day licence for a Tour de France event has been granted but with numerous restrictions.

Labour could appeal against the decision to the Magistrates Court but would find itself in the invidious position of appealing against the views of one of its own committees!

Perhaps significantly, on this occasion, the Licensing panel was made up of 2 Tory plus 1 Labour Councillor.

Licensing application for Front Street premises

Conlans Café at 6a Front Street

Application for the grant of a premises licence to allow for

  • Recorded Music Mon – Sat 07:00hrs-23:00hrs      Sun  08:00hrs-22:00hrs
  • Supply of Alcohol – On and off sales Mon – Sat  12:00hrs-23:00hrs       Sun 12:00hrs-22:00hrs
  • Opening Times Mon – Sat 07:30hrs      – 23:00hrs Sun 09:00hrs-22:00hrs

The last date for representations is 26/11/13. Quote reference CYC 0227496a

All applications can be viewed in full at the council offices with prior notice.  Contact the licensing section on 01904 552512 for an appointment to view.  Representations must be made in writing in and sent to the Licensing Office, Hazel Court EcoDepot, James Street, York YO10 3DS.

Representations must relate to one or more of the 4 licensing objectives of the Act namely, prevention of crime and disorder, public safety, prevention of public nuisance and the protection of children from harm.