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9.9<br />
Bradford<br />
Licensing situation<br />
In 2006 the Blue Pelican bar applied for a Premises Licence to allow lap<br />
dancing.<br />
Action<br />
The application led to months of public opposition led <strong>by</strong> the National<br />
Museum of Photography, Film and Television (NMPFT), located near to the<br />
venue. However the licence was eventually granted.<br />
Supported <strong>by</strong><br />
Colin Philpott, NMPFT<br />
9.10<br />
Halifax<br />
Licensing situation<br />
In 2003 Halifax Council received an application to open La Salsa, the city’s<br />
first lap dancing club. The licence was refused <strong>by</strong> the licensing authority.<br />
However following introduction of the Licensing Act 2003 the applicant<br />
resubmitted a licence application.<br />
Action<br />
La Salsa was subsequently granted a licence despite widespread public<br />
opposition 39 . A licence for a second club was approved in April 2007, but<br />
the venue has yet to open.<br />
Supported <strong>by</strong><br />
Opposition from residents was supported <strong>by</strong> Councillors Keith Watson and<br />
Colin Stout<br />
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Challenging Sexual <strong>Object</strong>ification