Merton branded 'borough of booze' over bid to sell drink in busy park from 9am
Briefly

Merton Council has filed a licensing application for Morden Park to permit the sale of alcohol starting at 9am every day, ending at 11pm Monday to Saturday and 10:30pm on Sunday. This change aims to facilitate event planning and approval for organizers, removing the need for separate applications for alcohol sales at events. However, local reactions have raised concerns about the borough being labeled as the '#BoroughOfBooze,' particularly due to the early hours proposed for alcohol consumption, which could impact community safety and perception.
Merton Council's application for a premises license aims to streamline the process for hosting events in Morden Park by allowing alcohol sales from 9am daily.
Local sentiments reflect concern, as one commenter spotlighted the potential increase in early alcohol sales, linking it to branding Merton as the '#BoroughOfBooze'.
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