MP Kerry McCarthy joins opposition to new Brislington pub
KERRY McCarthy MP has backed Brislington residents in their opposition to plans to open a Hungry Horse pub near Bath Road.
The application on behalf of the Hungry Horse Company proposes to build a pub and restaurant in a residential part of Brislington which would have a late entertainment licence. It has generated significant opposition from Brislington residents.
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Ms McCarthy, pictured, has described the application as "inappropriate" and has called for Bristol City Council planning officers to consider the consequences it would have on the community.
Local residents say they are troubled the applicants have applied for a late night entertainment licence, which would allow the proposed public house to operate between 10am and midnight on a daily basis.
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Around 30 objections have been received from residents so far.
After writing to the city council planning officers, Ms McCarthy said: "Let's be clear, Brislington does not need a late-night entertainment venue that entices customers with cheap alcoholic drinks. This is a largely residential area, which is home to a lot of families with young kids; the local community does not want to be disturbed by late night drinkers.
"The application to build a Hungry Horse is unwelcome and inappropriate. A 'family friendly' venue would have no need for a late entertainment licence and residents feel strongly late night drinking should not be encouraged in this part of the city."
Comments
by pillowfight
Sunday, September 09 2012, 5:26PM
“She should sort Russia out before worrying about what goes on in her own constituency.”
by Waybaloo
Friday, September 07 2012, 1:56PM
“It seems to me the displeasure is the late night licence aspect. Wouldn't it therefore be more appropriate to make objections to the Licensing Committee rather than the planning dept. After all a pub is a pub …and a pub with late opening hours but no late alcohol licence is of little offence. A pub with a late night licence however seems to be causing ructions.”
by TorysRule
Friday, September 07 2012, 1:46PM
“She's such a disgusting nightmare.”
by Joke_Bristol
Friday, September 07 2012, 1:19PM
“I suppose it makes a nice change for her to be thinking about matters in her consituency and for her to be in the country in the first place. No doubt she'll be off jet-setting somewhere at our expense in the next few days.”
by andyyandyy
Friday, September 07 2012, 12:34PM
“so MP Kerry McCarthy is against the creation of new jobs in the area? When people are struggling to find jobs why stop a new business opening that will be able to make people employable in the area. Yes some will complain and some will get new jobs and a new restaurant/pub where they can socialise and eat cheap food.
Lets face it 30 objections against how many locals?”
by rocketbob
Friday, September 07 2012, 11:39AM
“just another thing Bristol isn`t going to get. Are we ever going to get anything new that employs people?”
by Morrissey9
Friday, September 07 2012, 10:44AM
“I'd hardly call midnight "late night". Most areas are crying out for more pubs, Brislington isn't exactly a hotbed of pubs and restaurants at the moment. Hasn't one just closed down and is being replaced (eventually) with some kind of gymnastics centre?”
by GREASYRON
Friday, September 07 2012, 10:44AM
“One additional pub in't going to make Brislington any more execrable than it already is.”
by brisguide
Friday, September 07 2012, 10:35AM
“Snobs.”
by dayofthedog
Friday, September 07 2012, 10:30AM
“Kerry McCarthy is offended by a pub, no surprise there.
Her ideal venue would be a 'drop in' cafe center for the 'hairy ladies' who will eat nothing but vegan noodles and soya lattes.
A Hungry Horse pub is not likely to become a den of iniquity is it?
I always felt they were good venues for families offering good value food, especially Sunday roast dinners.....oh, I just realized consumption of MEAT might be involved.
Now this story makes perfect sense...;)”