Concerns over new bar bids around Everton stadium

Concerns have been raised about the number of licensed premises opening or planned in the shadow of Everton’s new stadium.

Liverpool Waterfront North councillor Dave Hanratty said the stadium was meant to bring investment but that “the only investment we’re getting at the moment is alcohol-licenced premises”.

He spoke at a licensing meeting where a bid to open a bar named in honour of former Everton manager Howard Kendall was put on hold until a planning dispute could be resolved.

A building control officer told the meeting the impact of the wider stadium development would not be known until the ground was in regular use.