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9.13<br />
Oldham<br />
Licensing situation<br />
Action<br />
Oldham has had problems with two lap dancing clubs; Legends and Players<br />
Lap and Pole Dancing Club.<br />
In 2005, Legends was granted a licence to operate in the city centre despite<br />
opposition from community groups such as Oldham Youth Service and the<br />
owners of an adjacent nursery.<br />
In 2006 ‘Players Lap and Pole Dancing Club’ lost its licence following<br />
evidence of sex acts being performed in the club. A police officer told the<br />
council that police officers had discovered customers touching dancers,<br />
evidence of drug use, and poor management practices.<br />
Supported <strong>by</strong><br />
Opposition to the licence applications included Oldham Youth Service, the<br />
owners of an adjacent nursery, Councillors Diane Williamson and Rob Blyth.<br />
9.14<br />
St Helens<br />
Licensing situation St Helen’s first lap dancing club venue applied for a license in late 2006.<br />
Action<br />
The club was granted a licence in December 2007, despite concern from<br />
residents. A spokeswoman for St Helens Council said: "The Joker's Bar has<br />
an entertainment license. Under new legislation they do not have to apply for<br />
a further licence. The council have no jurisdiction” 41 .<br />
Supported <strong>by</strong><br />
Residents concerns were backed <strong>by</strong> Tim Hyde of St Helens Baptist Church.<br />
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Challenging Sexual <strong>Object</strong>ification
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