A club on John Bright Street, central Birmingham, has been refused a licence by Birmingham City Council. This venue, which previously offered striptease before becoming a burlesque club (‘Rouge’) was refused a licence on the basis of being unsuitable within the locality and with reference to other land use in the vicinity. A full account of the reasons for refusal is yet to be issued, but committee papers include substantial reference to future plans to regenerate this area. There was only one public objection. The Licensing and Public Protection Committee proceedings that resulted in the refusal can be viewed online here:
http://www.birmingham.public-i.tv/core/portal/webcast_interactive/156839
