Asda Stores make 24 hour licensing application in sleepy Eastbourne.
According to Wikipedia, "Eastbourne, is most readily associated with its elderly population, as it has historically been a popular retirement destination, and it is often referred to in age–related jokes. The 2001 census showed that it still has a larger than average over–60 population[84] (just over a quarter of the population are of retirement age as opposed to the UK average of 18.4%).
So don't we think its just a little bit remarkeable that Asda Stores (part of the Wal-Mart family), have recently applied for their first truly 24 hour alcohol sales licence, in Eastbourne?
A model town on which to set "datum points" by which future applications will be made no doubt, although how you could possibly compare sleepy Eastbourne with inner city Liverpool (my own place of birth) for a "24 hour license to sell alcohol" applicaton is a no-brainer.
..is the "Brown Bounce" being funded by the alcohol industry?
According to the Bexhill Observer, "So far there have been no objections to Asda's application for an extended licence, meaning the application may be granted by Eastbourne Borough Council without a committee meeting.
Residents and business owners close to the store in Pevensey Bay Road are entitled to object, as are police or fire services on the grounds of prevention of crime and disorder,
public nuisance, public safety or the protection of children from harm.
Asda is asking for permission to sell alcohol 24 hours a day seven days a week, although it will be bound by trading laws which only permit alcohol to be sold between 10am and 11pm on a Sunday.
At the moment, it can only sell alcohol over 24 hours on a maximum of 15 occasions a year, after a licence application to do so in August 2005.
The store opens 24 hours from Monday at 7.30am to Saturday at 10pm.
Objections to the application must be made by Friday, November 28, on 415367, at www.eastbourne.gov.uk, or by writing to Licensing team, Eastbourne Borough Council, 1 Grove Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN21 4TW.
Adapted (with thanks and due credit) by Bill Stone, from material which first appeared in the Bexhill Observer .
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