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| Unholy row - churchfolk unhappy about alcohol proposal for Gingerbread House |
FEATHERS are flying in Humberston after it emerged that a popular meeting place in the village is seeking a licence to sell alcohol.
The Gingerbread House has established a good reputation for its morning coffees, light luncheons and afternoon teas.
It now wants to sell beers and wines both with meals and for takeaway.
But its application has spooked the parish council, the good folk of St Peter’s Church and nearby residents, especially some who live in The Cloisters.
They are particularly worried that off-sales might encourage young people to make purchases, then congregate in party-mode on land outside the Wendover Hall.
Says Humberston parish clerk Kathy Peers: "Noise levels from people accessing the building to purchase alcohol would impact upon the church.
"It would be inappropriate for alcohol consumption outside this building as it is a place where funerals, memorials, christenings and wedding services take place."
The application is due to be determined at a meeting of North East Lincolnshire Council’s licensing committee on January 7.
The wise councillors who will make the decision are licensing committee members Marie Green, James Cairns and David Hasthorpe.
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| St Peter's Church - serene and tranquil |
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