Item 7.22 - Spar - Robert Doherty Objection Redacted

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Applicant's Name: Provisional Premises Licence at Spar Premises  
Premises Address:
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Postcode House Name Flat House Number Street Area Town Postcode
G81 1BZ   50 North Elgin Street  Clydebank G81 1BZ  
Application Details: Alcohol License from 10 am till 10pm  
Please detail what you are lodging: an objection  
Details of objection/representation: I object to the provision of this licence on three grounds.
Firstly the detrimental effect of providing easy access to alcohol in this particular residential area.
This is an area of social deprivation with a past and current history of social unrest and anti social
behaviour. The abuse of alcohol is very often a major contributing factor in such incidents. As a
resident in this area the thought of the provision of a late alcohol licence is frightening. The
promotion of a drinking culture by the marketing of alcohol in this area can only have a serious
detrimental affect on the surrounding local community. This is a major concern for both current and
future generations.
Secondly this area is already well served by existing retail outlets where alcohol can be purchased
from 10 am till 10pm. So providing an additional premise from which to buy alcohol is wholly
unnecessary.
Thirdly the fact that this retail outlet is situated beside family housing is of great concern to the
residents. There is a very real potential for this premise to become a gathering point for both alcohol
and drug misuse and all the resultant scenarios that can arise in theses circumstances.
I most sincerely ask that the above concerns are addressed and that an alcohol licence from10 am
till10pm is not granted.  
If you are making a representation and there are modifications which could be made to the
Operating Plan or conditions which you feel could be imposed which would address your concerns,
please provide details : It would be better if no alcohol were sold on this premise but at the very
least there should be a time limit so that no alcohol could be purchased after 6 pm in order to try
and address above concerns.  
Title: Mr  
First Name: Robert  
Surname: Doherty  
Date: 26/05/2026