A Cardiff pub's application for longer licensing hours has been met with staunch opposition amid fears that it could exacerbate anti-social behaviour issues. The Admiral Napier on Cowbridge Road has applied to change its premises licence.
If approved, the pub will be permitted to sell alcohol from 9am every day of the week. It currently sells alcohol from 10am seven days a week. Local councillors have voiced their opposition to the plan to vary the premises licence, fearing a rise in anti-social behaviour as a result of earlier sales of alcohol.
Cardiff Council ward member for Riverside, Cllr Caro Wild, objected to the proposal, saying that the location is "currently suffering greatly from ongoing anti-social behaviour and public nuisance." He added: "This is distressing for people, especially older people, and children and parents who use the road to get to and from school.
