Liverpool Council has set a date for a decision to be made on the future of two convenience stores facing sanctions.
Licence reviews have been instigated for two shops across the city after concerns were raised regarding their ability to prevent crime and disorder, and public nuisance. It was confirmed in April and May how the city council would look into the ability to serve alcohol at Freshways on London Road and Best One, Moss Way, Croxteth.
Now a date has been set for the future of both locations to be determined. The council’s licensing committee will make a judgement on whether to limit alcohol sales at the stores when it meets on Tuesday, June 20.
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Prevention of public nuisance, as well as crime and disorder, are among the objectives any business must achieve if it is to sell alcohol across Liverpool. Both reviews have been instigated after Merseyside Police expressed concerns about the sites.
Currently Best One is able to open and sell alcohol for consumption off the premises from 7am to 11pm daily, while Fresh Ways operates 24 hours a day.
Under the Licensing Act 2003, under which all applications are granted by Liverpool Council, reviews of licences awarded regarding prevention of crime and disorder can be instigated if Merseyside Police do not believe the terms are being adhered to.
The city council's public protection unit investigates licensed premises causing a public nuisance due to loud recorded or live music.
According to the notification issued online by the city council, it is an offence knowingly or recklessly to make a false statement in connection with an application. Such an offence carries a hefty fine if found guilty.
A person is liable to an unlimited fine on conviction should such a false statement be made. Under the terms of its current licence, both locations must ensure a designated premises supervisor is present for the sale of alcohol.
At the meeting later this month, the committee can decide to revoke part or all of the licence based on the evidence put forward.
All decisions can be appealed in the Magistrates’ Court.
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