Plans to create a beer garden at an old mill near Manchester city centre this summer may be scuppered as the council raises health and safety concerns. Manchester brewers ShinDigger have applied to host the 'Secret Garden' events every weekend in July and August at Talbot Mill in Ellesmere Street.
The events would take place in the courtyard of a disused mill which property developer Capital and Centric plans to convert into around 200 apartments. As well serving booze from 1pm to 11pm every Friday, Saturday and Sunday, organisers are considering hiring DJs for the first and last events scheduled.
But licensing officers at Manchester council have expressed concerns about the noise created by the events as well as health and safety issues at the mill. The application to host the events - which officers have recommended to be refused - will be put to a vote by councillors at a licensing hearing next week.
