Is it a Morrisons store or a Morrisons Off Licence? What percentage of the store will be alcohol? Given the problems in this area with muggings, stabbings and gang culture in nearby areas, the underage drinking and all that entails, is it wise to encourage more cheap alcohol (cheap, as Morrisons is a cheaper store) to be sold up to mid-night? There is already a cost cutter which is well managed, and of course Sainsbury's. Not to mention AJ's who opens before 6.00 and the two other stores who service the community well. The 'upmarket' supermarket which was rumoured would have made some difference as a contrast to local shops but a Morrisons particularly if it is mainly for booze will bring down the area and take business away from local shops. This is a total deviation from the original plan of a large library and small shop under which the developer got permission to build more flats than he should have. Under the railway arch is already pretty grim, the litter and cans will no doubt increase as it is an area to congregate - and why is it open until mid-night when ten would be sufficient? it is surely for only one thing, drink, people are unlikely to be doing their weekly shop at 11 or 12 o'clock and if they are they will be in Sainsbury's.
