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healthThe city’s health and social care partnership objected to B&M’s bid for a licence at the Helen Street shop as the surrounding is classed as an “overprovision” area.
But councillors on the board voted seven to two in favour of rejecting the application, as it was “inconsistent with licensing objectives of protecting and improving public health”. “We continue to be concerned about the number of off-sales licensed premises in the city, especially those in areas identified as adversely impacted by alcohol harms.
He added ALDI “stole our thunder” by already securing an alcohol licence. “People travel substantial distances to get to B&M stores,” he said.
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