Sunday 4 May 2008

New Plans for the Globe

The Globe Gallery, at the corner of Heol-y-dwr, has changed hands recently. This week, local residents found out what the new owner wants to do with it.
They have applied for a license to open until 2am Sundays to Thursdays, and until 3am on Fridays and Saturdays, and they want to be open for 24 hours a day over the Festival, New Year's Eve and on Bank Holiday Weekends. They also want to show films, put on plays, and have live and recorded music events.
I wasn't too bothered about this at first, though various neighbours are very worried indeed. Then I got to thinking - the Globe has parking for two cars at most, so where are all the clubbers going to park? And having parked in the surrounding area, what sort of noise can we expect at 3am as they go home?
So I've joined my concerned neighbours in sending a letter to the Licensing Officer of Powys County Council. The address is:
Neuadd Brycheiniog
Cambrian Way
Brecon
LD3 &HR
and any letters should make mention of the four criteria that the Licensing Officer takes into consideration when granting a license. These are:
The provention of crime and disorder
Public safety
The prevention of public nuisance, and
The protection of children from harm.
Letters should reach them by 22nd May.
There will also be a public meeting at the Council Chambers on Thursday 8th May from 7.30 to 8.30pm, where Gareth Ratcliffe will be on hand as our new County Councillor.

I'd be quite happy for the Globe to open occasionally into the wee small hours, by the way - just, not every night, and they really must sort out something about the parking.

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