CONSERVATIVE councillors have spelled out their views on Chester’s licensing policies.
The policies have been under review.
Cllr Hilarie McNae (Upton Grange) suggested they should look at “not only what takes place within the various licensed premises but also at the city and how it is affected by licensed activities”.
“After all, not everyone visits Chester for the sole purpose of drinking and I think it is unreasonable for non-drinkers to have their enjoyment curtailed,” she added.
“Vomit, urine, excreta and associated odours are deeply unpleasant not only for others in the city but also for the street cleaners.
“Anti-social behavior in the form of noise and abuse occurs during the day and night, for example spitting and shouting from the Rows and intimidation of pedestrians.
“Visitors and citizens of Chester should be able to feel reasonably confident that they will be safe and comfortable during their visit.”
Cllr McNae is concerned about increased night time noise when smokers have to congregate in the street to smoke especially when there is no designated shelter.
Executive member for development, Cllr Mike Jones (Tattenhall) told licensing officers he believed the proposed revisions to the City Council’s approach failed to set out what type of city the council wished to have.
