Hornby residents stop liquor store plan after authorities fail to object
Locals have successfully fought off a bottle store proposed for a “deprived” Christchurch neighbourhood, despite no opposition from police, the medical office of health, and licensing inspector.
The Christchurch District Licensing Committee has refused a liquor licence application for a Hornby store from two taxi drivers under the company name JJMS Enterprises Ltd.
Local residents told the committee at a hearing last month that granting the licence would worsen problems of high deprivation and alcohol harm in the area.
The committee, which released its decision on Monday, agreed with them.
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