An alcohol licence has been granted for a business on Tynemouth's Front Street despite objections from Northumbria Police.
Cullercoats Coffee, on 69 Front Street, Tynemouth, had its application for a premises licence approved despite a recommendation to reject the application from police and concerns from local residents and Chris Johnston, a conservative councillor for Tynemouth.
Cullercoats Coffee company has been permitted an alcohol licence to serve customers alcohol in its outdoor space. People can now consume alcohol outside Monday to Sunday from 11am to 8.30pm.