by peli » 15 May 2009 14:26
Rumours are going around that along with the tightening up of the entertainment and vendor licences, the new council are -"considering"- stopping the renting of the beach out to the private buisnesses, and putting their own staff in charge.
This seems to be in line with the council policy of cutting out completely the hassle and intimidation. Then the public can choose where and what they do, as the bars etc will still be there, but they wont have control of the beach.
With some of the new ideas coming into force I think that there are going to be some rather unhappy business people, but it might stop the rot that has set in.
Not sure I like the beach idea, as with some of the bars, Kapisi, Harmony etc, they are directly on the beach, although a good section of the beach has no direct link to a proper bar or restaurant This may be where the licenceing will come in. the beach renters will probably have to provide full facilities ie. clean free toilets etc.
It looks like an interesting season ahead:?
Peli