From the Dover Express, 18 November 2004.
Go-ahead given to off-licence.
A NEW off-licence in Dover’s High Street was approved by Folkestone
magistrates last week.
The application was heard on Thursday and, despite numerous letters of
objection, no members of the public attended the hearing.
The licence has been granted on a provisional basis to be declared final
on December 6 after a premises visit.
A council spokesman said: “We received lots of standard letters from
residents of the area, but when they don’t attend, their opinions don’t
carry much weight.”
A notice has been displayed in the shop window to inform customers of
the decision.
Premier stores boss Mandy Little, of Elms Vale, said: “We’re on track to
open at the beginning of December, but we want people to know that they
shouldn’t be concerned about under-age drinking.
“We are putting measures in place to prevent any problems, we will only
sell to over 21s who have photo ID and CCTV will be in place to help
prevent anti-social behaviour.
“This is a business venture and we are hopeful it will be a successful
one.”
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