Jungle Bar licence to be reviewed

The Jungle Bar in Fore Street is to have its alcohol licence reviewed following an application by police.

The application alleges that the bar has undermined licencing objectives on account of crime and disorder, public nuisance and public safety.

A public notice displayed outside the premises states: "Increase in crime year on year associated with the premises, high levels of intoxication and flashpoints during dispersal from the premises. The congestion outside the premise, with crowds forming and managementof the queue and smoking area causing persons to spil onto the road and associated antisocial behaviour".

The District Council as licencing authority are inviting comments from the public between 6th December 2019 to 6th January 2020.