Plan for 24hr alcohol store in street where people 'scared to shop in dark'
People are concerned that the plan will increase crime and disorder
Lisa RandLocal Democracy Reporter
Bigdale Garage wants to sell alcohol 24hrs a day (Image: Google Street View)
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A garage in an area where people are "scared" to go shopping in the dark wants to sell alcohol at all hours.
An application for an alcohol license at Bigdale Service Station in Northwood, Kirkby will be discussed at a meeting of Knowsley Council's licensing sub committee next week.
The plans have sparked concern from one local councillor, who has objected on the grounds that it is likely to cause increased public nuisance and crime and disorder.
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The garage, which operates 24 hours a day, has requested a license to sell alcohol round the clock, with a night pay window being in operation from 11pm until 8am.
In the application, it says that alcohol sales is expected to account for 15% of the goods for sale, with the application having been made after the site was recently purchased by a new operator, who has signed a partnership deal with Booker/Premier and is looking to expand its offerings.
Conditions have been included as part of the application after consultation with Merseyside Police with the application stated it is expected alcohol sales will have a "limited impact on the area."
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Conditions would include the presence of CCTV, a refusals register and a Challenge 25 policy.
Local councillor Eddie Connor has objected to the scheme, saying on the grounds that there is an existing nearby off license and over concerns with public safety and nuisance.
In an email to the licensing committee, he said: "We have a large number of Alcoholic's in the close area, who already cause a nuisance in the area.
"We don't need that to be 24 hours a day.
"Residents are scared to go the shopping area in the dark.
"We already have dependent residents going to the ATM after midnight to buy other products, they will then be able to buy alcohol . Give us some rest time."
The application will be heard at a meeting of the licensing committee at 2pm January 19 at Huyton municipal buildings, where councillors will meet to decide whether or not to grant the license.
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