Harringay, Haringey - So Good they Spelt it Twice!
Cynical Move by Gaming Centre to Treble Gaming Machines - Petition
The following from the LCSP:
As you know, local residents fought an excellent campaign to oppose the opening of an Adult Gaming Centre in Green Lanes. The Council supported us by refusing licensing and planning permission, but unfortunately both of these decisions were overturned on appeal. This means that Agora Leisure have the right to open their premises.
However, they have now put in an application to vary their licence, meaning that the premises would be divided into 3 units. The sole reason for this is to increase the number of the most addictive and profitable gaming machines, which offer £500 prizes for a £1 stake. The law only allows 4 per premises, but by dividing up the site into 3 small units they will end up with 12 of these machines.
This is a totally cynical and calculated move, which was no doubt part of their plan from the outset. We actually stand a very good chance of resisting this, and the Council is on our side from the start. However, as local residents we do need to show the strength of our opposition, so please sign the online petition by 30 November which will help us to ensure that our case is as strong as possible.
If you would like to make an individual representation direct to the Council, go to the Planning and Licensing page on this site, in the Licensing section, you'll see links for viewing licensing applications and instructions on making representation.
Also have a look at Bushy's related post here
As you know, local residents fought an excellent campaign to oppose the opening of an Adult Gaming Centre in Green Lanes. The Council supported us by refusing licensing and planning permission, but unfortunately both of these decisions were overturned on appeal. This means that Agora Leisure have the right to open their premises.
However, they have now put in an application to vary their licence, meaning that the premises would be divided into 3 units. The sole reason for this is to increase the number of the most addictive and profitable gaming machines, which offer £500 prizes for a £1 stake. The law only allows 4 per premises, but by dividing up the site into 3 small units they will end up with 12 of these machines.
This is a totally cynical and calculated move, which was no doubt part of their plan from the outset. We actually stand a very good chance of resisting this, and the Council is on our side from the start. However, as local residents we do need to show the strength of our opposition, so please sign the online petition by 30 November which will help us to ensure that our case is as strong as possible.
If you would like to make an individual representation direct to the Council, go to the Planning and Licensing page on this site, in the Licensing section, you'll see links for viewing licensing applications and instructions on making representation.
Also have a look at Bushy's related post here
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Permalink Reply by Liz on
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This is a shockingly cynical move but just what we've come to expect from this industry which exploits the vulnerable. I have signed. I urge others to do the same.
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Permalink Reply by Eddie Finnegan on
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Agree fully.
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Permalink Reply by Clive Carter on
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Ditto;
Ditto.
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I've signed, but not sure why the petition is to Harringay residents. I might be missing something.
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Permalink Reply by Hugh on
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I agree, it ought to be an issue of wider concern, but the petition is targeted at a narrow area because licensing law only takes into account objections by those living in the immediate vicinity.
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Permalink Reply by jack63kids on
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Sadly, no longer a Haringey resident, so unable to sign.
Wishing you all well with this and hoping that their nonsense is seen as such by the powers that be.
Cynical to site their gambling den in such area, where people are sometimes desperate for money anyway. Should create a few addicts who wouldn't have travelled to lose the family income otherwise.
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Permalink Reply by Harringay SNT on
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I have it on good authority (from Ian) that the same company tried this same trick in Islington with a much bigger premise and were turned down.
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Yes, something similar happened in October in Holloway and Islington coucil rejected the planning application, here the story.
Worth keepingh in this discussion thread as reference.
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