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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 OBJECT 16 Challenging Sexual Objectification
6.4 Shropshire Licensing Situation Shropshire council rejected a lap dancing licence application in April 2007 on the grounds that the site was unsuitable and would increase fear of crime among residents. Action Gemini Games Ltd mounted a legal appeal against the decision and in December 2007 the licensing decision was overturned. In January 2008 MP Daniel Kawczynski wrote to Shrewsbury Police Authority asking for their support in opposing the appeal’s decision. The lap dancing club will be opening shortly. Supported by Daniel Kawczynski MP 6.5 Slough Licensing Situation In 2005 Slough public house The Flag’s applied to hold lap dancing twice a week. Action Slough Council’s Licensing Committee refused the application on the grounds that residents had expressed concerns for their safety arising from customers’ actions as they left the venue. 30 The applicant legally challenged this decision and was successful. The Flag’s now holds ‘Gentleman’s Evenings’ on a regular basis and has a private dance area. Supported by Councillor Raja Zarait, Ward Member for Chalvey OBJECT 17 Challenging Sexual Objectification
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