Tesco is planning to open a new store in the centre of Brighton but the council has lodged an objection to its plans to sell alcohol. The supermarket chain has applied for a licence to sell drink from 8am to 10pm from the currently vacant 194 Western Road, Brighton, formerly Currys, between Costa and Marks and Spencer. But Western Road is in an area where Brighton and Hove City Council policies restrict new off-licences because of a “saturation” of premises selling alcohol.
On Monday a council licensing panel – made up of three councillors – will hear from both sides before deciding the application at a virtual meeting. READ MORE: Progress made on new Tesco store set to open next to M&S The retailer said: “Tesco is a large national operator, with a range of head office and local support. “The company has devised policies, procedures, systems and training to ensure that they sell alcohol in a responsible manner.
“There is a detailed programme which ensures that comprehensive training is provided to employees having regard to their role and the responsibilities and such training is regularly reviewed and the records kept.” (Image: The Argus) Tesco said that it had a “good neighbour ethos” and would play an active part in its community to prevent nuisance. The council licensing team said that opening a new outlet selling alcohol in the busy central area would breach its licensing policies.
The objection said: “They have failed to demonstrate how they will n.