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21/01/2003
Belfast sex shops under threat
Six sex shops in the centre of Belfast were under threat today after Belfast City Council's Health and Safety Committee rejected their applications for operating licences.
The shop owners were also warned they could face fines of up to £30,000 if they continue trading without a licence.
The decision to block the licences where taken after a number of complaints were lodged from local residents who voiced concern at the contents of shops on Gresham Street and North Queen Street.
Objections were also raised about some of the applicants themselves.
However, it is believed that the shop owners are considering legal action if they are forced to comply with the council decision.
One shop owner expressed his disbelief that shops in Belfast were being refused licences when cities such as Glasgow and Manchester were not.
(MB)
The shop owners were also warned they could face fines of up to £30,000 if they continue trading without a licence.
The decision to block the licences where taken after a number of complaints were lodged from local residents who voiced concern at the contents of shops on Gresham Street and North Queen Street.
Objections were also raised about some of the applicants themselves.
However, it is believed that the shop owners are considering legal action if they are forced to comply with the council decision.
One shop owner expressed his disbelief that shops in Belfast were being refused licences when cities such as Glasgow and Manchester were not.
(MB)
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