A chippy owner's ambitious basement bar plan has been put in danger by 'absolutely crazy' energy bills. The proposals for a bar area underneath the Lace Market Fish Bar, in Stoney Street, include a new seating area and were given permission by Nottingham City Council on September 2.
The owner of the business had hoped to serve alcohol in the fitted out basement bar alongside chippy favourites, but despite the local council giving him the green light, he is now reconsidering his options due to soaring energy bills. Owner Basri Alia, who has traded on Stoney Street for 13 years, said: "I thought we'd get planning and then an alcohol license for it to be a bar in the basement, but honestly I need to see now because the gas and electricity bills have gone absolutely crazy.
"I'm not quite sure to be honest, I need to see if this Prime Minister [newly appointed Liz Truss] does anything. If not I will need to knock it on the head.
