Sheffield pubs: Vape shop's bid to sell booze could spark 'race to the bottom' for city centre residents
A Sheffield vape shop's application to sell alcohol is opposed by residents who fear it will lower standards and increase noise.Summary
Residents’ group Changing Sheff has objected to Profix N Vape’s application to sell alcohol from 6am to midnight, seven days a week, at its Leopold Street location. The group argues that allowing a vape shop to sell alcohol will create unfair competition, leading to a “race to the bottom” in operating standards as businesses attempt to cut costs. This, they claim, will result in more noise disturbances for residents and increased breaches of licensing conditions. Profix N Vape maintains it is experienced in responsible management. Changing Sheff represents 27,000 city centre residents and supports the council’s plan to increase the city centre population, but believes low-cost outlets undermine the hospitality industry and the council’s revitalization efforts. The deadline for submitting representations to Sheffield City Council is December 29.
(Source：The Star)
