The new operator of a popular event space on the outskirts of Liverpool city centre has stressed the venue is “not just raves.”
Concerns had been raised about the future of the former Ten Streets Market venue on Cotton Street after a premises licence application was made by Joseph Burns to sell alcohol and open up until 4am. Public representations were made to Liverpool Council by residents and an elected member about the potential harm the new operation could cause, with some fearing it would lead to “tensions and potential disorder” or an increase in noise.
Mr Burns, who co-owns the neighbouring Ten Streets Social, said it was a family run business established in 2020 and when the previous market operation closed down last year, the opportunity emerged to expand. He said at the restaurant on nearby Regent Road, the team had staged a variety of events.
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For the new venture, Mr Burns said: “It’s not just raves we’re doing.” He added: “We have a good relationship with the community, we are the community, we live three streets away.
“We don’t want to do anything that is going to cause any friction.” The initial application lodged with the local authority had sought to close the venue at 4am but the applicant said this was not needed.
Mr Burns said he would be happy to close the business earlier and would only wish to open until 4am for specially organised events, such as Groove Armada playing. He said: “We don’t want to cause any bother for anyone, we want it to work for everyone.”
Mark Dallas, of Dallas & Richardson Solicitors, told the council panel Mr Burns and his family had secured a 10-year lease on the site and had “a lot invested in this.” Addressing concerns around making improvements to soundproof the building, Mr Dallas added how “as and when funds are available, improvements will be made.”
Mr Burns said: “We’re not a big company, we need to raise funds to make those changes. I don’t think what people have said is unfair and we’ve come up with compromises.”
The local authority panel agreed to grant the licence to Mr Burns, on the grounds he operated from 8am to midnight Sunday to Thursday and from 8am to 2am Friday and Saturday. No music can be played on the outdoor spaces from 9pm under conditions set within the licence.
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