STOP MORE ALCOHOL AND VAPE SHOPS ON WEST STREET
Fareham town centre deserves better than a growing number of premises selling alcohol, tobacco and vapes. I am asking local residents to sign my petition opposing the application for a new alcohol licence at The Wine Shop, 179 West Street, and calling for tougher action on the spread of vape shops and other premises linked to anti-social behaviour and illegal sales.
Hampshire Trading Standards has formally objected to the application. It has raised serious concerns about anti-social behaviour in West Street, the supply of illicit tobacco and vapes, underage sales and the safety of young people. It also points out that there are already 14 licensed premises within 200 metres of the address, and says a Cumulative Impact Assessment should be carried out before any new licence is granted.
I have written to Fareham Borough Council to object to the application, and the decision will be made by the council’s licensing panel on 17 November. A strong show of local feeling will help make sure the panel understands how residents and traders see this.
By signing the petition, you will be asking the council to:
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Refuse the licence application for 179 West Street
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Carry out a Cumulative Impact Assessment of licensed premises in West Street before any new licence is granted
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Take firm action against shops selling illicit tobacco and vapes, and against sales to children
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Make sure there is clarity about who is legally responsible for any licensed premises