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Liverpool Echo
Liverpool Echo
National
Edward Barnes

Store keeps alcohol licence despite previously employing illegal workers

A Wirral supermarket has been allowed to keep its alcohol licence despite concerns over previous illegal activity.

After two people were found working illegally at the Family Shopper on Bedford Road, Birkenhead, in February, the store's licence was called in for a review by the borough council. It had been recommended the shop lose its ability to sell alcohol as a result.

However, a change of management has won round Wirral Council's licensing act sub-committee, which has allowed Family Shopper to keep hold of its terms - with strict amendments.

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