The Met Police and Kingston Council's public health team have opposed a wine shop application in Kingston town centre, citing concerns over anti-social behaviour and crime. The area on Eden Street has faced rising street drinking and violent incidents, prompting calls to reject the proposal to open an off-licence. Police sergeant Jeremy Weston emphasized that increasing alcohol availability may further exacerbate the existing issues, negatively impacting community safety. Local residents also voiced their concerns, describing their struggles with disturbances linked to alcohol consumption, which has led to significant lifestyle disruptions.
"The introduction of an additional off-licence in this location would only aggravate these issues by increasing the availability of alcohol in an area already struggling with crime and ASB."
"Ian Madle, representing residents of Queens Reach, called for the plans to be rejected as he said residents' lives had been plagued by anti-social behaviour at Eagle Brewery Wharf for many years."
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