Weymouth Duke of Cornwall court battle leaves pub landlord 'penniless'
A JUDGE has ruled in favour of a ‘vibrant public house at the heart of Weymouth’s music scene’ following a lengthy battle with the council…
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A JUDGE has ruled in favour of a ‘vibrant public house at the heart of Weymouth’s music scene’ following a lengthy battle with the council…
Those behind the venture say it will greatly improve conditions for residents and those visiting the town. Applicant Mr Kristian Barker told an online licensing panel that the business will be primarily a family restaurant serving Caribbean food with a small bar – with last orders by 11pm and no off sales. The estimated capacity of the building has been put at around 50, including around 15 in the bar area - a quarter of what it was. His agent, Tim Munro, stressed that the use of the building would be nothing like a previous bar on the site which had been closed by police and licens...