Residents fear a new betting shop could spark an increase in crime and cause gambling addictions.
Betting firm Boylesports wants to open in the former Barclays bank store on Station Road, in Ashington, saying it will generate footfall, jobs and will not harm the viability of the town centre.
But a series of objections have been lodged with Northumberland County Council saying the proposal isn't appropriate for the high street and could lead to an increase in crime and gambling.
