Working to prevent problem of drugs
WITHOUT a doubt, drugs are the scourge of Gloucester's nightclubs and bars.
That is why the managers of these clubs and bars are encouraging the police to carry out random drug tests at their venues.
That is what we call being responsible.
The managers all want a safe environment for their customers and it is desperately important that Gloucester's nighttime economy benefits from drug-free venues.
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That is, of course, very difficult to manage.
But what is encouraging is that the managers of these venues are now openly working with the police as our reporter, Nick Webster discovered.
The evening economy in Gloucester has a long way to go before it really caters for a cross section of the public.
But owners and landlords are making a good start.
IT'S good news that a top name in outdoor and winter sports clothing has decided to come to The Quays.
Snow+Rock sells top brands and it is good to see those vacant shops filling up.
The Quays is a slow burn but it is getting there. Enormous investment is going into attracting new retailers.
In this tough economic climate Gloucester should be pleased to have such a great partner as Peel Holdings to drive the local economy forward by investing in the city.
MS sufferer Emily Barrett says she was told by Gloucester City Council that she would be "better off parking on double yellow lines" with her disabled blue badge than in resident bays.
She ended up with a fine after going to Gloucestershire Royal Hospital for an appointment but found no disabled bays free. Hopefully, some common sense can prevail here with the city council.
Comments
by GlosYap2
Saturday, October 13 2012, 8:03PM
“The problem for the clubs might be "drugs" (as they would obviously impinge on the clubs primary revenue stream - the sale of legitimised drugs - alcohol). However the "scourge" of the city centres of our nation during the nightime is the amount of drunks, caused by the clubs and pubs themselves. Pardon me if I dont share their concerns about whats impacting their business....”
by gloscityguy
Saturday, October 13 2012, 7:15PM
“The managers of these clubs are happy for teens to go ,in drink until they can't stand, and then get booted out onto the curb to fend for themselves
and that is what they call being responsible.
they even say it themselves, ''Gloucester's nighttime economy benefits''
The police should have just cause for searching the public, not just so the bars and clubs make more money.
no drug dealer with large amounts of drugs is going to be out in the bars and clubs of Gloucester.
Surely they are the people to go after?, not searching everyone just to stop the few taking drugs instead of drinking and thus affecting the profits of the bars/clubs”
by TimMessanger
Friday, October 12 2012, 4:56PM
“Drugs arn't the problem "pre-loading" is!”
by Lecorche
Friday, October 12 2012, 9:48AM
“Closing Eastgate to traffic and letting the Druggies and Drunks take over will do nothing to ease this problem.”