caberslash
Well-Known Member
Hi all,
I got thinking (very dangerous, I know!) having stumbled upon this article: Blackpool to clamp down on adult entertainment venues to boost family appeal
For those who don't wish to read a BBC article, I'll include a snippet:
"We are a family town and some of the things that have gone on are not according to the rules," the licensing chair councillor Adrian Hutton said.
He said limiting the venues would also be more in keeping with Blackpool's accreditation from the White Ribbon UK, a charity aiming to end violence against women.
"We're not against people coming to Blackpool and having a good time, but there is an element that causes problems and this is a way to reduce that," he said.
Now, if his suggestion regarding accreditation from White Ribbon UK was shown to have a positive effect for everyone involved, I'd be all for it.
However, I do wonder if Mr.Hutton has bothered to visit said venues of ill repute to talk to Andy the Doorman, Mel the Bartender andBruce Isabella the Dancer?
Who knows, by doing so and letting his proverbial hair down, he might see a different side to things and possibly expand his horizons...
Telling the proprietors and employees of an already hard-hit nightlife industry that their business and jobs could be forfeit simply because it is not to the taste of some does not sit well with me.
Not to mention the fact that the concept of 'licensing' readily gives authorities the ability to either revoke or refuse to renew it at their discretion.
Having at first been slightly ambivalent to the announcement of grouse moor licensing, this put things in perspective for me.
Beware, if you suddenly find your employment deemed 'undesirable' by those in power.
I got thinking (very dangerous, I know!) having stumbled upon this article: Blackpool to clamp down on adult entertainment venues to boost family appeal
For those who don't wish to read a BBC article, I'll include a snippet:
"We are a family town and some of the things that have gone on are not according to the rules," the licensing chair councillor Adrian Hutton said.
He said limiting the venues would also be more in keeping with Blackpool's accreditation from the White Ribbon UK, a charity aiming to end violence against women.
"We're not against people coming to Blackpool and having a good time, but there is an element that causes problems and this is a way to reduce that," he said.
Now, if his suggestion regarding accreditation from White Ribbon UK was shown to have a positive effect for everyone involved, I'd be all for it.
However, I do wonder if Mr.Hutton has bothered to visit said venues of ill repute to talk to Andy the Doorman, Mel the Bartender and
Who knows, by doing so and letting his proverbial hair down, he might see a different side to things and possibly expand his horizons...
Telling the proprietors and employees of an already hard-hit nightlife industry that their business and jobs could be forfeit simply because it is not to the taste of some does not sit well with me.
Not to mention the fact that the concept of 'licensing' readily gives authorities the ability to either revoke or refuse to renew it at their discretion.
Having at first been slightly ambivalent to the announcement of grouse moor licensing, this put things in perspective for me.
Beware, if you suddenly find your employment deemed 'undesirable' by those in power.
was a reduction in violence.
. Oh and I’m just a tad over 30
