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6.2
Greenwich
Licensing situation Since the Licensing Act 2003 came into effect Greenwich has approved 2
licences for lap dancing, including a 2006 application to hold lap dancing in
the ‘Caffrey’s Pub’ venue.
Action
Over 800 residents protested against the licence application and presented
a petition to Greenwich Council outlining their objections. However, the
licensing authority stated that there were no legal grounds for refusing the
licence and it was subsequently granted.
In the face of further protest Greenwich Council issued a temporary stop
notice to the venue on the grounds that the correct planning permission had
not been sought.
This was legally challenged by the pub owner who won his appeal in
October 2007.
Supported by
The resident petition was organised by resident Sharon Driscoll and
Councillors Mary Mills, Richard Quibell and Chris Roberts.
6.3
Burnham-on
on- Sea
Licensing situation
Burnham-on-Sea saw its first lap dancing club granted a licence in April
2006. Local councillors expressed concern that licensing legislation
restricted their ability to control lap dancing 27 . In the same year Sedgemoor
District Council's licensing panel refused an application to extend the hours
at Burnham night-club Shakers and to allow 'gentlemen's evenings'. 28
Action Shakers Nightclub legally appealed this decision and in February 2007
Bridgewater magistrates upheld the appeal, granting Shakers a licence to
hold lap dancing.
Supported by Burnham-on-Sea Police and local residents 29
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