Subcouncil 4

Resolution detail

That the deferred item: application for extension of liquor trading hours from 18:00 to 20:00 Monday to Saturday trading for off-consumption premises in respect of: Wimpies Liquor Store, erf 9010, 187 Halt Road, Elsies River, Licence Reference Number: WCP/035116 – Ward 30 BE REFUSED, due to the following reasons: •During the public participation process various residents and abutting neighbours contacted the Ward Councillor’s office, objecting to the granting of extended trading hours in respect of this outlet. The members however requested anonymity. •On-going shootings and crime in the area is a worrying factor and approval of the extension of liquor trading hours might add to this predicament. •The Community Police Forum; Elsies River does not support the extension of trading hours due to the following reasons: 13 December 2016: A man was fatally wounded in a shooting incident opposite the premises. The applicant’s daughter was also injured. (Case number: CAS251/12/2016, refers) 21 April 2017: A patron was fatally wounded, due to a shooting incident on the premises. (CAS 393/04/2017 refers) ?25 November 2017: Elsies River SAPS conducted an operation on the premises, the Colonel leading the inspection, noticed workers of the applicant bringing liquor from the adjacent property. Upon investigation masses of liquor were found on the adjacent property, confiscated and the homeowner arrested.