Licensing Sub Committee decision on alcohol licence for Sainsbury's
Re: the proposed new Sainsbury's on the corner of Rhondda Grove and Mile End Road, please see the decisions of the Licensing Sub Committee held on 25 June 2024 here.
Following objections raised by residents of Rhondda Grove in writing and at the meeting itself, Licensing Sub Committee has refused to allow Sainsbury's permission to sell alcohol between the hours of 7.00 am and 9.00 am. The permitted hours for alcohol sales will now be 9.00 am to 11 pm.
This is a significant improvement to the original application and shows that residents can bring about real change when they speak up and organise.
Just to be clear, MEOTRA remains impartial on the actual supermarket being built given the divergence of views on this subject among MEOTRA residents. If residents want to discuss matters during the build and operational phases of the development you can contact the committee directly at the following email address: