The Sidcup & Bexley Chronicle July 2008
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In an unexpected u-turn, Sainsbury’s has dropped
its appeal against a six week suspension of its licence to sell alcohol at 510 Blackfen Road, Sidcup.
In January 2008, Bexley’s Licensing Sub Committee heard how the Sainsbury Local...
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In an unexpected u-turn, Sainsbury’s has dropped
its appeal against a six week suspension of its licence to sell alcohol at 510 Blackfen Road, Sidcup.
In January 2008, Bexley’s Licensing Sub Committee heard how the Sainsbury Local had continually failed test purchases, with staff at the store
selling alcohol to children on four separate occasions.
This was despite staff having had the benefit of Sainsbury’s own in-house training, as well as
advice and guidance from Council and police.
As
a result, the store’s alcohol licence was suspended
for six weeks, with extra conditions imposed to
prevent further under-age sales taking place once
the licence is reinstated.
Despite representatives of Sainsbury’s accepting that there had been problems at the store, the
company decided to appeal the decision to Bexley
Magistrates.
A few days beforehand the store had
a change of heart and withdrew.
This means that
the original decision stands and the store cannot
sell alcohol for six weeks.
Cllr Mike Slaughter, Chairman of the Bexley’s
Licensing Committee, said: “I’m pleased Sainsbury’s has decided not to appeal the decision.
“The Council is well aware that it has a duty to
make proportionate and reasonable decisions.
The
fact that Sainsbury’s has withdrawn its appeal
demonstrates that the original decision was fair
and balanced.
”
Chief Inspector Steve Murrant of Bexley police
said: “It was apparent from the evidence that children were able to buy alcohol at the store and no
retailer, no matter how large, should be exempt
from the consequences of such actions.
However,
in accepting the Council’s decision, Sainsbury’s
have shown their willingness to work with the police and Council and this can only be a positive
step.
”
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The Metropolitan Police
Authority’s responsible for plans to
modernise their buildings have
confirmed that no police stations
with front counters are being
closed without another front
counter service replacing it.
Far
from retreating from communities
they are rolling out patrol bases to
improve their service to the public.
“The fact is that many of our officers and staff
continue to be working from unsuitable and
inadequate buildings that simply do not meet
the needs of policing London in the 21st century
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bringing police closer to the public”.
Where patrol bases are in operation they are
welcomed by officers and staff because they
provide what they deserve - accessible modern
working conditions.
Comments about the estates strategy by Peter
Smyth (Met Police Federation) contrast starkly
with the day-to-day feedback from our officers
on the ground who consider the patrol bases to
be a great improvement.
The Daily Telegraph
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comparison to other forces.
Sainsburys lose alcohol licence
Bexley white collar
workers to strike!
UNISON, the public sector trade union, has
sent ballot papers to its members on Bexley
Council calling for
strike action over a
2.
45% pay offer.
Heather Wakefield, Unison
spokesperson talking on behalf of
their Bexley members said: “Our
members working
in Bexley are disappointed and
angry.
Four years
of real pay cuts
have left them
choosing between putting food on the table or
heating their homes this winter.
“Costs of all the basics are running high.
Bread is up a massive 44%, petrol 21% and mortgage costs 8%, but for some members working
for Bexley Council this offer means a pitiful
£7.
50 per week.
“By voting for a strike, UNISON members
can send a clear message to the employers that
pay is an issue that will not go away.
The employers must realise that world-class public services cannot be run on empty stomachs!”
A variety of council workers covered by the
pay claim include care home and home care assistants, housing and environmental health officers, refuse collectors, librarians, nursery nurses,
lollipop ladies and school cooks.
Over half of those covered earn just £15,825
or less annually.
Seventy five per cent are
women.
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