Item 7.19 - Spar - Nicole Blackman Objection Redacted

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Name: Nicole Blackman
Email:
Message: 
Message: Dear Members of the Licensing Board, 
I am writing to formally object to the application for a premises licence for the proposed SPAR shop
located at the former Clydebank East Community Centre on Fleming Avenue, Clydebank G81. 
My objection is based on the concerns shared by many local residents regarding the negative impact
that another licensed premises would have on the surrounding community. 
Firstly, there is strong local opposition to this application. Residents in the area do not believe that
another outlet selling alcohol is needed within the community. The neighbourhood already has a
significant number of shops and premises licensed to sell alcohol, and granting a further licence
would contribute to an overprovision of alcohol sales in the area. 
Secondly, there are serious concerns regarding anti-social behaviour. Local residents already
experience issues linked to alcohol consumption, including noise, littering, vandalism, intimidation,
and disturbances in public spaces. Introducing another alcohol retailer at this location is likely to
worsen these problems and negatively affect the quality of life for people living nearby, particularly
families, elderly residents, and young people. 
In addition, the former community centre site should ideally be used in a way that benefits and
supports the local community rather than increasing access to alcohol. Many residents feel that
approving this licence would send the wrong message and fail to promote community wellbeing. 
I respectfully ask the Licensing Board to take these concerns into account and refuse the application
on the grounds that it would undermine the licensing objectives, particularly those relating to
preventing crime and disorder, securing public safety, preventing public nuisance, and protecting and
improving public health. 
Thank you for considering this objection. 
Yours faithfully, 
Nicole Blackman