No to Lapdancing in Peckham - the petition

My Labour colleagues in Peckham and The Lane wards are leading the campaign against a 24hr lapdancing club opening on Peckham High Street. It would be almost next door to St James the Great Primary School and opposite the Academy @ Peckham secondary school.

WE BELIEVE THAT:

• The nature of a table dancing/lap dancing club so near to schools, shoppers, residential areas and busy roads and pavements is inappropriate;
• Both the proposed 24 hour operations AND this use could have a damaging effect on the prevention of crime and disorder, public safety, the prevention of nuisance, and the protection of children from harm;
• Such a club would hinder the efforts to clean up Peckham High Street and the town centre and would deter good quality investment by other businesses;

AND WE ASK SOUTHWARK COUNCIL TO REFUSE THE APPLICATION FOR THIS LICENCE, WHETHER FOR 24 HOUR OPERATION OR AT ALL.

If you agree please sign our online petition here.