THE MAN behind one Stalybridge bar is looking to open another venue in the town, until 3am on certain days.
John Whittle, listed as being involved with Judge’s, on Corporation Street, has applied to Tameside Council for a licence at what will be called Tipsy’s Wine Bar on Trinity Street, opposite the Civic Hall.
And in that, it states the premises’ opening hours will be from 9am until 3am on Friday and Saturday, with 9am until 1am planned for Sunday-Thursday.
On Christmas Eve, Boxing Day, New Year’s Eve and what are described as ‘days following BH,’ – instead believed to relate to the Sunday before a bank holiday Monday – it is intended to open from noon until 2.30am.
The unit, which was once home to Andrea’s Flowers, is in the middle of an area targeted by Tameside Council for improvement work.
Already, bollards around the Civic Hall have been repainted as work on what was Victoria Market – including a new roof – approaches completion.
As part of the application, Mr Whittle has asked for the ability to have live music indoors from noon until 1am every day.
He also wants to play recorded music inside until 1am from Sunday to Wednesday, then until 2.30am on Thursday to Saturday, Christmas Eve, Boxing Day, New Year’s Eve and ‘days following BH.’
The same hours apply to performance of dance and he is asking to be able to supply alcohol, both on and off the premises, from 10am – noon on Christmas Eve, Boxing Day, New Year’s Eve and ‘days following BH.’
Trinity Street is playing a big part in plans to Stalybridge’s public realm, with what are described as, ‘enhancements.’
Of the plans, the council says: “The creation of more attractive space will help develop more areas where people can spend time and enjoy the town.”
Consultation on Mr Whittle’s licensing application is open until June 20. Comments must be received at Tameside Council’s licensing office at Stalybridge’s Tame Street Depot – or via email at licensing@tameside.gov.uk – by that date.
Any sent must include the respondent’s name, address, contact telephone number and an email address if available.
And they must relate to one or more of the four licensing objectives – the prevention of crime and disorder, public safety, the prevention of public nuisance and the protection of children from harm.