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Sent: 11 June 2013 16:54 To: Carville, Philomena Cc: Harper, Cllr Gerald Subject: Application for betting premises licensing on Harrogate Road, Chapel Allerton, Leeds 7 by Ladbrokes Importance: High This email is sent on behalf of Cllr Gerry Harper, please can you ensure you copy him into your response.
Dear Ms Carville
I wish to object to the application by Ladbrokes Bookmakers with regards to the application for a betting license based on the Gambling Act 2005 Licensing Objectives in protecting children and other vulnerable people from being harmed or exploited by gambling.
The proposed premises is next to a children’s toy shop and I have had representations from the owners of the shop and from other constituents to this application based on the above Gambling Act 2005. There is also a gambling premises in the area close by and I know that this is not something that is usually taken into account but I do feel in this case it should be given some consideration.
I would appreciate it if my objections could be taken into consideration and the application refused.
Yours sincerely
Cllr Gerry Harper Parliamentary Chief of Staff to Fabian Hamilton MP Leeds North East
Mobile no: 077902 777 57
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From: [email protected] Sent: 22 May 2013 11:37 To: Entertainment Licensing Subject: Ladbrokes licence application 112b Harrogate Road
DearSirs Ishouldliketomakearepresentationagainsttheapplicationforabettingshoplicenceat112bHarrogateRoad. Areyouawarethatthisparticularhighstreetisveryfamilyorientatedandthatthelocationofthepremisesthemselves isrightnexttoatoyshop?Theremaybechildprotectionissues,therefore,relatingtoabettingshopbeingsituated here,whichIunderstandmaybegroundsforrefusal. WealreadyhaveaBettfredinChapelAllerton,butfurtherdowninamoreappropratesituation. Thankyouforyourconsideration. Bestregards MegArnold ProprietorofRadishBooks Radish 128HarrogateRoad ChapelAllerton LEEDSLS74NZ 01132694241 web:www.radishweb.co.uk
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From: Claire Darbyshire
TowhomitmayconcernIwouldliketoplacemyobjectiontotheproposedlicenceapplicationbyladbrokestoopena bettingshoponHarrogateroadinchapelallerton.Ifeelit'spositioninthecentreofchapelallertonisinappropriate consideringthenumberofchildrenandfamilieswhogatherinthearea.Inparticulartheshopwouldbenextdoortoa toyshop.Wevisitthetoyshopfrequentlyandabettingshopnextdoorwouldmeanmychildisexposedtobettingand thequestionsitwouldraise. Iwouldaskthatthelicenceisdeclinedonthesegrounds. Kindregards ClaireHampton SentfrommyiPhone
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From: Lynn Inglis
Withreferencetotheabovelicencerequest,Iwouldliketomakearepresentationagainstthisapplication.I amalocalresidentasismydaughterwhohaschildrenatthelocalschoolandthelocalnursery,whichis literallyyardsawayfromthisproperty.Ipassthispropertyeverydaywithmygrandchildren.Thelocalareais familyorientatedandthepropertywillbenextdoortoabusytoyshop.Therearefamilycafesandrestaurants intheareaandIamconcernedaboutlocalchildrenaccessingorshowinganinterestinthepremises. LynnInglisApt7ParkgateLeedsLS82FE JaneFforde5RomanGardensLS8
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From: Lindsay Brown
Dear Sir /Madam
I live in Chapel Allerton and have children aged 8 and 6 whom I regularly take to Armadillo toyshop next door to the proposed Ladbrokes ay 112b Harrogate Road. I am also a school governor at Chapel Allerton Primary School.
Chapel Allerton is a very family friendly area with a large population of young families and teenagers. The proposed Ladbrokes is on the main route to both St Matthews and Chapel Allerton Primary School and to Town Street Playgroup. Due to the adjacent toy shop a large number of children gather next to the premises.
I feel Ladbrokes poses a risk of children and other vulnerable persons being exploited by gambling and will also have a detrimental affect on the business of Armadillo Toy Shop as I fear parents will be less keen to window shop and subsequently purchase due to the proximity of a betting shop.
I would therefore urge you to reject this application.
Kind Regards
Lindsay Brown 3 Henconner Avenue Leeds LS7 3NW
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From: [email protected] Sent: 27 May 2013 15:34 To: Entertainment Licensing Subject: Objection to Ladbrokes, Harrogate Road, Chapel Allerton
IwholeheartedlyobjecttotheplanningapplicationfortheproposedbettingshoponHarrogateRoad,ChapelAllerton, LS7. MythreeyearoldDaughterattendsnurserywhichislocatedjustafewbuildingsdown,inMethodistcentre,onTown Street.ItisfartoocloseforthesepreͲschoolchildrentosee! MysixyearoldsonattendsStMatthewsPrimary,andthisproposedbettingshopisactuallyonourschoolrun,meaning wehavetowalkpasttwiceaday.Notonlythat,butitisalsorightnextdoortoourfavouritetoyshop,andafewshops upfromGreggs,wherehundredsofchildrenvisiteverysingleday! Iwillbeabsolutelyoutragedifthisgamblingpremisesopens. Youcannotallowthistohappen,givenitissoclosetotwoPrimaryschoolsandtwonursery's! Idonotwantmychildrentobeinfluencedbygambling.ItisaddictiveandillegalforUnder18's.Itshouldnotbe authorisedgiventhehighnumberoffamilieswithyoungchildreninthisarea. Yourssincerely MrsA.Talbot 5DominionAve ChapelAllerton Leeds LS74NW SentusingBlackBerry®fromOrange
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From: RICKSON G
Hello - I've heard about Ladbrokes' proposal to open a betting shop at the above address. We've already got a betting shop a few minutes' down the road - allowing another one to set up, next door to a toyshop, in an area renowned for its family friendly vibe, seems pretty misguided. And reading articles like this: http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2013/may/27/roulette-machines-crack-cocaine-gambling makes me more apprehensive still. Yours Graham Rickson 46 Northbrook Street Leeds LS7 4QH
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From: Julieanne Bostock
Re:LicenceapplicationforLadbrokes112bHarrogateRoadChapelAllerton. IwouldliketoaskyounottograntalicencetoallowLadbrokestoopenabettingshopat112bHarrogate RoadinChapelAllerton.Itisnextdoortoaverypopularandsuccessfultoyshop,andclosetoachildren's shoeshop,libraryandschool.Itakemychildrentothetoyshopoftenanddonotwishtopassanotherbetting shop.ThereisalreadyaBetfredabout100mfurtherdowntheroad.Youshouldnotallowabettingshopto opensoclosetowherechildrenandtheirfamiliesvisit. KindRegards, JulieanneBostock(58MethleyPlace,ChapelAllerton,Leeds,LS73NN)
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From: Jo Ingold
DearSir/Madam, IunderstandthatLadbrokeshaveappliedforalicencetoopenabettingshopinChapelAllerton. AsalocalresidentIwishtoraiseseriousconcernsaboutthis. Iwishtomakeanobjectiononthegroundsofprotectingchildrenandothervulnerablepersonsfrombeingharmedor exploitedbygambling. ChapelAllertonisaveryfamilyͲfriendlyplacewithlotsofparentsandchildrenaroundonadailybasis.Additionally, schoolchildrenarefrequentlyinthearea.Theproposedbettingshopwouldbelocatednexttoatoyshopwhichclearly childrenfrequent.Ifeelthatitiscompletelyinappropriateandrisksharmtochildrenbysitingabettingshopinthis location.Intheeventthatthebettingshopweretobegrantedalicence,Iwouldhavereservationsabouttakingmyfive yearoldsontothelocale.Ifotherresidentsfeellikethis,thiscouldhaveaknockͲoneffectuponlocalbusinesses,such asthetoyshop. MostbettingshopstendtohavepeoplesmokingoutsidethemandIalsowouldnotfeelcomfortableaboutmyson beingexposedtosuchpassivesmokingwhileonhiswaytohisfavouritetoyshop. Yoursfaithfully, MrsJFIngold 3MoorlandView Leeds LS176EY SentfrommyiPad
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From: Gavin McNaughton
Dear Entertainment Licencing
I live at 14 Hillside Court, LS7 4NJ and write to make a representation against Ladbroke’s application for a licence to open a betting shop at 112b Harrogate Road, LS7 4NY.
I ask that you please refuse this application because of the harm a betting shop will cause to children in this family friendly area of Chapel Allerton. 112b Harrogate Road is next to a children’s toy shop, and located amongst several other shops, school and areas frequently used by children.
There is a proven link between betting shops and socially negative outcomes, and specifically that establishing a betting shop in an area frequented by children attracts clients and behaviours that can lead to the harm and exploitation of children. 112b Harrogate Road is a complete fit for all warning criteria for this danger, as recognised in the Gambling Act 2005.
I therefore ask you, in line with the direction of the Gambling Act 2005, to please refuse this application.
Thank you, and kind regards
Gavin
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From: Josie Rothera
DearSirs AsanearbyresidentofChapelAllerton,Iwouldliketoregistermyobjectionattheproposaltoallow LadbrokestoopenabettingshoponHarrogateRoad. ChapelAllertonisayoungandfriendlycommunitywithagreatdealofyoungchildrenandbabies.Itisa popularoutofcitylocationforyoungpeopletomeetandhasavarietyofboutiqueandindependentshops thatattractvisitors.AsHarrogateRoadisamainrouteforthesurroundings,itisusedforschoolrunsand schoolchildrenareoftenseenwaitingforbusesalongtheHarrogateRoadandinChapelAllerton.The introductionofthebettingshopwouldnotonlybedetrimentaltotheopencommunityfeelingofthevillage, butduetotheprominentlocationwouldexposeschoolchildren,youngfamiliesandvisitorstogambling.Itis onthisbasisthatweobject. Regards Rothera FalklandMount
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From: Lisa Clay
I am writing to object to the planning application at 112a Harrogate Rd, Chapel Allerton by Ladbrokes, (GPREM/BET/00132/01). I own the business next door which is a toy shop and to have a betting shop next door would be wholly inappropraite. Chapel Allerton and this parade in particular is a family orieneted shopping destination. A betting shop would be inapproprite to the area. We already have a betting shop in Chapel Allerton just down from the library, we don’t need any more.
The premises is on a main walking route to school is and that it is in the main shopping area where many young people and families gather. Chapel Allerton is a very family friendly destination shopping area, the restaurants and cafes and shops are all family oriented.
I know betting shops have changed their image but my other shop is in Hosrforth where there are 2 betting shops, outside these shops you will often see people smoking, the pavement is littered with cigarette buts and food wrappings. I often avoid walking on that side of the pavement if I can, I feel that this is the wrong area for Ladbrokes to open another shop. Chapel Allerton has in the main individual, independent, quality shops and businesses, this could be the start of a downward spiral.
Please advise how I make a formal objection, if this email is not the right format.
I am also going to canvas public opinion in my shop and I will be in touch before the 12th June.
Lisa Clay
Armadillo Toys
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From: Lisa Clay
I own Armadillo Toys the shop next door to the proposed premises. I have already emailed but I would like to send in further comments as I am very concerned. Armadillo Toys is a Toy Shop in the heart of the community we are well established having been in Chapel Allerton for 10 years this year. I am scared for the future of my business if Ladbrokes are granted this licence. I will make points to make this easier to read.
We are a Toy Shop, children are at the heart of what we do, children come and go with their parents all day, I am afraid that having a betting shop will have an impact on parents wanting to visit us.
Chapel Allerton is a family friendly community and shopping destination, there are many restaurants, bars and shops that cater for families, young children often come into my shop without their parents as they trust us and believe their children are safe to shop and walk around in the area. I am afraid that if there are people (mostly men) smoking outside the premises this will change.
I know it is difficult to put into the correct words but I am afraid that there will be lots of people smoking outside the betting shop, leading to cigarette butts and other litter. In Horsforth where our other shop is, the footpath outside the betting shops is always littered with rubbish and cigarette butts, outside my shop the pavement is clean. Most of the negative comments from my customers have been around this point and that they would not like to walk past.
I have put a notice up in my shop window as no one is seeing the notice in the window next door, the comments from people walking past my shop and looking at the notice in my window have all been negative such as 'Thats the end of Chapel Allerton, Oh No, and not a betting shop' etc.
I have been telling people about the proposal, as no one has seen the notices on the window next door until I have pointed them out. All my customers have been horrified or upset by the prospect of a betting shop next to a toy shop like ours, only one customer said it wouldn't bother him but understood it would be detrimental my business.
Chapel Allerton is a unique shopping and eating destination in Leeds, it needs protecting if it is to retain it's charm, it is the mix of independent shops and eating and drinking destinations that make this community special.
Betting shops give nothing to the local community, they only take. A shop like mine is a the heart of Chapel Allerton we are very community conscious supporting local schools, nurseries and playgroups. This could be potentially destroyed by the granting of this licence.
I am concerned that this betting shop will be in a prominent location next to a toy shop in a child friendly area, it will be open from 8am when children are walking to school, when they go home from school and until 10 in the evening, 7 days a week. Children may be influenced by the large posters and advertising that will be on display in windows. This exposure to this advertising will influence these children and young people, as indeed
1 it is designed to do. Children are always lingering outside my shop looking in the window commenting of the toys inside, they will also see the posters in the betting shop next door. In summary I believe that if this licence is granted it will be detrimental to my business and to the family friendly atmosphere of Chapel Allerton, and will be in danger of influencing and exposing children to gambling due to the prominent location in the centre of Chapel Allerton and next to a toy shop.
I would like to be kept informed of any developments if at all possible, I am deeply concerned for the future of my business.
Lisa Clay Armadillo Toys
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From: Anne McCaffrey
Towhomitmayconcern, IamaresidentofChapelAllertonandIamconcernedtohearoftheaboveapplication. Idonotconsideritappropriatetohavealicencedbettingshopinsuchaprominentlocationwithinthecentre ofChapelAllerton.Themainstreetisanareathatisextensivelyusedbychildrenwhopassthroughtogoto schools,localshops,thelibraryandcafes. IhavetwoyoungteenagedaughterswhowalktotheirbusstopinthecentreofChapelAllertontogettoand fromschooleveryweekdayandtheyalsooftenwalkpast112bHarrogateroadonaSaturdayinorderto catchabusintoLeedsorHarrogate. Idonotconsideritappropriatetohavealicencedbettingshopinsuchalocationaschildrenareavulnerable groupwhocanbeundulyinfluencedandIwouldn'twanttothinkthatchildrenaregoingtoseegamblingas anacceptableactivitythattheycouldaccess.ChapelAllertonisafamilyfriendlyplacetolive,thereisan annualArtsfestivalwhichattractspeopletoanumberofchildren’sevents,thepresenceofagamblingoutlet inthecentreofthevillagewillchangethefaceofChapelAllerton. Iwouldbegratefulifyouwouldconsiderthisobjection. YourFaithfully AnneMcCaffrey
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From: KAREN GOULY
I'd like to register my opposition to a betting shop opening in this totally unsuitable location when there are a couple of them already in the near vicinity.
The betting shop would be either next door or virtually next door to a childrens toy shop and altogether that particular stretch of Harrogate Rd in Chapel Allerton is an area where where lots of families, kids and young people hang about.
So on child protection and health and safety grounds it's a stupid location for a betting shop regards
Karen Gouly
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From: Sarah
Dear Sirs,
I wish to make a representation against the application by Ladbrokes to open a betting shop at 112b Harrogate Road.
I walk along this section of Harrogate Road several times per week with one or both of my young children to visit our local shops. We often visit the toy shop next door to the proposed betting shop and spend time outside looking at the window displays. I am deeply worried about the effect that seeing gambling and related advertising will have on them. This is something they are never normally exposed to. I am also concerned that this type of business may lead to people (particularly men) congregating outside, smoking and behaving in a way that is at odds with such a family and child friendly area.
This section of road is also used regularly and frequently by children walking to and from school unaccompanied by adults; I think they could easily be drawn to a betting shop, possibly entering the shop and consequently being exposed to gambling.
Yours faithfully
Sarah Buono
Mrs S Buono 44 Barthorpe Crescent Leeds LS17 5PE
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From: Karen Sayer
As a resident of Chapel Allerton I wish to make a respresentation re the application by Ladbrooks to open a Betting Shop at 112b Harrogate Rd.
My address is 164 Harrogate Rd, and I walk past this location every weekday as I take my children (aged 6 and 4) to school and nursery -- the school is Chapel Allerton Primary, the nursery is on Blake Grove. At the weekend I take my children shopping in Chapel Allerton, again involving walking past this location, and 112b itself is next to a toy shop which my children and others in the area visit. For us, Chapel Allerton is a residential district, as well as which is a family-friendly destination, and I am therefore worried that my own and other local children, as well as others coming to the district, will be able to access the proposed premises.
I am also particularly concerned about my eldest child being exposed to a betting shop. She has additional complex needs and is peculiarly vulnerable, because of the difficulties she has in language and communication skills, to influences that I as her parent cannot easily explain to her, or direct her away from.
Yours sincerely, Karen Sayer 164 Harrogate Rd Chapel Allerton LS7 4NZ
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From: Maria Wilson
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From: Clare Garvey
Iwishtoregistermyobjectiontotheapplicationforagaminglicensefortheaboveproperty.Thisisaveryfamily orientatedroadwithalargefootfallofchildrenintheafternoonsandweekends.Theyarevisitingindividualgiftand cardshops(AngelsToospecialiseinchildren’sstationery)atoyshop(Armidillo)andadeli/café,CrustandCrumb.There isalsoamaternityclothesshop.Theseareallveryneartheproposedsiteforthebettingshop. ThereisalreadyabettingshopinthecentreofChapelAllertonwhichisslightlyoffcentreandmuchmoresuitable placed.Asthelocalestateagent,Imeetliterallyhundredsofresidentsandcannotunderstandtheneedfortwobetting shopsinthearea. ChapelAllertonisauniquesuburb,withapropercentreatitsheartandwithindividuallyownedshops,barsand restaurants.Abettingshopinthispositionisdetrimentaltothelookandatmosphereoftheareandistotally inappropriate. ClareGarvey
116 - 118 Harrogate Road Chapel Allerton Leeds LS7 4NY
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From: GIBSON
Please note my strong opposition to the proposed grant of a gambling licence to Ladbrokes in the heart of Chapel Allerton 'village'.
It's a prime spot, right in the middle of this family-friendly area, on a vehicle and pedestrian route to nearby schools, library, church, and shops.
Most importantly, it's adjacent to a popular, busy toy shop!
Putting a gambling shop here would, in my opinion as a local resident, be totally inappropriate.
Regards,
John Gibson
24 West Hill Avenue, Leeds, LS7 3QH
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From: Elizabeth Smith
Dear Sir/Madam,
I am writing to voice my opposition to the opening of a Ladbrokes in Chapel Allerton next door to the Armadillo toy shop. I am a resident of Chapel Allerton.
I am making this representation in accordance with the Gambling Act 2005, to ‘protect children and other vulnerable persons from being harmed or exploited by gambling'.
Given the above is inappropriate in my opinion to have a gambling establishment next door to a toy shop where the majority of customers are children, or families with children. Ladbrokes should consider another site which is away from a child-oriented store.
Yours sincerely,
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From: Sam Welply
DearSir/Madam IobjecttothelicenseapplicationrefGPREM/BET/00132/01for112HarrogateRoad,LeedsLS74NY. IamaresidentofChapelAllerton(Flat16,Concept,5aStainbeckLane,LeedsLS73PJ)andwedonotrequireanother bettingshopinourarea.Wealreadyhave1bettingshopinthecentreofChapelAllertonandthereisanotheratthe endofStainbeckLane. Thelocationofthisbettingshopisalsoinappropriate.Itisintheheartoftheshoppingarea,rightnexttoachildrenstoy shop.ItisalsodirectlyoppositeanareaoutlinedforfutureuseasapedestriansocialhubofChapelAllerton.Abetting shopisnotfittingwiththissortoffutureplanningtomakethecentreamorewelcomingplace. Kindregards Sam
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From: [email protected] Sent: 04 June 2013 21:02 To: Nelson, Matthew Subject: Comments for Licensing Application GPREM/BET/00132/01
Licensing Application comments have been made. A summary of the comments is provided below.
Comments were submitted at 9:01 PM on 04 Jun 2013 from Mrs Jillian Johnson MBE.
Application Summary Unit 4 Chapel Allerton District Centre Harrogate Road Address: Moortown Leeds LS7 4NY Proposal: Gambling Premises Licence (Betting Shop) Case Officer: Mr Matthew Nelson Click for further information
Customer Details Name: Mrs Jillian Johnson MBE Email: [email protected] Address: 6 Grosvenor Park, Chapel Allerton, Leeds, Leeds LS7 3QD
Comments Details Commenter Neighbour Type: Stance: Customer objects to the Licensing Application Reasons for comment: Comments: 9:01 PM on 04 Jun 2013 I note, with considerable disquiet, the application by Ladbrooks to convert the premises at 112 Harrogate Road to a betting shop. I wish to object to this proposal on the grounds that this is an entirely unsuitable site for such an enterprise. The premises are located in the centre of a very family orientated area of Chapel Allerton, on a school rout and next door to a major toy shop with the obvious attraction to young people. There is provision for adults who wish to gamble in Chapel Allerton located further down Harrogate Road– a second facility for gambling is not required. I hope that the authorities will dismiss this application on the grounds of the harmful influence such a location could have on the young. Jillian Johnson MBE
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From: Ally Manock
Hi,
I am emailing to register our objection to the proposed license for another betting shop in Chapel Allerton on Harrogate Road.
I am a Chapel Allerton resident and feel that as we already had a similar shop not far down the road, this one would not be suitable. We are very much a village and do not want more of the sorts of clientèle that this sort of shop could welcome.
This may sound snobby (ok, it definitely does sound snobby)....but we do like to keep Chapel Allerton safe and quiet. We don't need yet another betting shop so close to the other one.
Many thanks,
Mrs Alyson Manock 14 Hawkhills Leeds LS7 4NX
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From: Anna Wellard [BUS]
DearSir/Madam IthascometomyattentionthatLadbrokeshaveappliedforaLicencetoopenabettingshopat112bHarrogateRoadin ChapelAllerton.AsalocalresidentIwouldliketoobjecttothisforthefollowingreasons: x ProtectingchildrenandothervulnerablepersonsforbeingharmedorexploitedbygamblingͲThepropertyis nextdoortoachildren’stoyshop,which,fromwhatIcanmakeout,isaimedapreͲschoolandyoungschool agedchildren.AsaparentIspendafairamountoftimeinthetoyshopbuyingthingsformychildrenandas birthdaygiftsfortheirfriendsetc.Theylovelookinginthewindowandchoosingthingstobuy.Theyareboth veryyoungandnoticeabsolutelyeverythingaboutanyjourneyswemakeandareconstantlyquestioning everythingtomakesenseoftheirenvironment.Iwouldnotbehappyaboutthembeingsoclosetoa bookmakerseachtimewestoppedtolookinthewindowofthetoyshopandmehavingtoexplainwhatitwas andwhytherewerepeoplehangingaboutoutsideit.Giventheyaresoyoungtheycouldalsofeelthreatened (youngchildrendofeelthreatenedbyadultsquiteeasily,dependingonthesituation).Itissuchadifferent targetmarkettothetoyshopandatotallyunappropriatelocation. x Secondly,thereareanumberofbookmakersalreadywithinveryeasywalkingdistanceofthispremises–aBet Fredat94HarrogateRoad,AWilliamHillat369HarrogateRoadandaverylargeWilliamHillat540ScottHall Road,aswellasothersinthesurroundingareas.Surelythese,togetherwiththehugeriseinonlinegamblingetc willmorethansatisfytheneedsofpeoplewhowanttoengageinbettingwithinthearea.Idonotconsiderwe needyetanotherbettingshopinLS7. x Finally,ChapelAllertonisfamilyarea,bothintermsofpeoplelivingwithinthecommunityandpeoplevisitingit. Therearemanyshopsaimedatchildrenandyoungpeopleverycloseto112HarrogateRoadincludingArmadillo toyshop,HopscotchShoes,BumpsandBabies,PinkBanana,twoAngelsgiftshops,Chirpy,SevenArtsCentreas wellasnumerouscafestonamebutafew.BothStMatthew’sSchoolandChapelAllertonPrimarySchoolare nearbyandprimarilyaccessedviaHarrogateRoadasarevenuesusedbychildren/children’sclasses(egthe Library,churchhallsandsoon).Isimplydonotthinkit’sappropriatetolicenceanotherbettingshopinthistype ofareawherechildrenmaybecomeinterestedin/accessitontheirregularjourneysupanddownHarrogate Road.ChapelAllertonisafairlyquirky,artyandliberalareaandpridesitselfonthenumberofsmall,interesting shops,businessesandactivitiesthatithaswithinit.Thisshopwillgototallyagainstthegrainanddonothingto enhancethecommunityspiritorlivesofthepeoplewithinthearea. Regards Anna
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From: Simeon Perry
Dear Sir /Madam
I live in Moortown, and have children aged 8 and 9 whom I regularly take to Armadillo toyshop next door to the proposed Ladbrokes ay 112b Harrogate Road. I am also the Chair of Governors Chapel Allerton Primary School (where my children attend)l.
Chapel Allerton is a very family friendly area with a large population of young families and teenagers. The proposed Ladbrokes is on the main route to both St Matthews and Chapel Allerton Primary School and to Town Street Playgroup. Due to the adjacent toy shop a large number of children gather next to the premises.
I feel Ladbrokes poses a risk of children and other vulnerable persons being exploited by gambling and will also have a detrimental affect on the business of Armadillo Toy Shop as I fear parents will be less keen to window shop and subsequently purchase due to the proximity of a betting shop.
I would therefore urge you to reject this application.
Kind Regards SimeonPerry 87StainburnCrescent Leeds [email protected]
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From: talktalk
17WensleyAve, Leeds LS73QX 9/6/13 DearSir/Madam, Iamwritingtoobjecttothegrantingofagamblinglicence112HarrogateRoad,LeedsLS74NY. Theprominentlocationofthisshoponthemainhighwayofthislocal'village'nexttoatoyshop,andonamainschool runisinappropriate. Ifeelthisgivesoutthewrongmessagetochildrenandduetothenatureofthistypeofbusinessitwillattractclientele whomaydeterpeoplevisitingthemainstripoflocalshops. There,isalreadyabettingshopwithinaveryshortdistanceawayfromthemainshopsandanotherwithin1/2mileso therereallyisnoneedtodestroythefeelingofourMainStreetanyfurtherwiththeintroductionofanotherlicensed premises. ItrustyouwilltakethesecommentsonboardanddeclinethegamblinglicensefortheapplicantLadbrokes. Regards MrsSeonadMacNay SentfrommyiPad
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From: [email protected] Sent: 09 June 2013 10:42 To: Entertainment Licensing Subject: Objection to proposed betting shop
I have recently heard that Ladbrokes are proposing to open a betting shop in the centre of Chapel Allerton, next door to a toy shop.
I'm writing to state my objection to this. I live in Chapel Allerton and regularly shop in the centre and visit the toy shop with my baby daughter. I believe it is wrong to expose children to gambling and the problems it can bring. To have a betting shop in such a prominent place, and next to a toy shop that many families use, is exposing children to betting in an unavoidable way. This is simply not right. Chapel Allerton is a family friendly area and placing a betting shop in the centre is not in keeping with this.
I do hope that this proposal does not go ahead.
Best wishes, Eleanor Brown
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From: [email protected] Sent: 09 June 2013 11:19 To: Nelson, Matthew Subject: Comments for Licensing Application GPREM/BET/00132/01
Licensing Application comments have been made. A summary of the comments is provided below.
Comments were submitted at 11:18 AM on 09 Jun 2013 from Mr Geoffrey Mercer.
Application Summary Unit 4 Chapel Allerton District Centre Harrogate Road Address: Moortown Leeds LS7 4NY Proposal: Gambling Premises Licence (Betting Shop) Case Officer: Mr Matthew Nelson Click for further information
Customer Details Name: Mr Geoffrey Mercer Email: [email protected] Address: 8 Grosvenor Park, Chapel Allerton, Leeds, Leeds LS7 3QD
Comments Details Commenter Neighbour Type: Stance: Customer objects to the Licensing Application Reasons for comment: Comments: 11:18 AM on 09 Jun 2013 I want to object to this application for a gambling license at 112 Harrogate Road, Chapel Allerton. There is already a betting short a short distance away on Harrogate Road. Another such shop will have a detrimental impact on the centre of the Chapel Allerton conservation area. In addition, there are already a high number of places around this site with an entertainment license for drinking alcohol.
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From: Hannah Griffin
Withregardtotheaboveapplicationforthechangeofuseof112HarrogateRoadtoabettingshopIwouldlikethis emailtobeanobjectiontotheproposal. Iamalocalresidentandhavelivedherefor10yearsandhavechosentobringmychildrenuphereonthebasisthatitis afamilyfriendlyarea.Ihavea2yearoldanda8monthyearoldandvisitChapelAllertononadailybasisandalsovisit thetoyshopnexttothisbuildingregularly.Iseriouslybelieveallowingsuchaestablishmenttoopenherewouldput localresidentsatriskandlocalbusinesses.Therewouldbepeopleoutsidetheshopsmokingrightnextdoortoatoy shopandnodoubtrubbishandfooddumpedwhentheshopisopenlaterintheevening. Ialsoseenoreasonforanotherestablishmenttobeallowedtoopenintheneighbourhoodwhenthereisoneashort walkdowntheroad! KindRegards MrsHannahKevill 9MethleyDriveLS73NE SentfrommyiPad
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From: [email protected] Sent: 09 June 2013 23:08 To: Nelson, Matthew Subject: Comments for Licensing Application GPREM/BET/00132/01
Licensing Application comments have been made. A summary of the comments is provided below.
Comments were submitted at 11:07 PM on 09 Jun 2013 from Dr Richard Lowe.
Application Summary Unit 4 Chapel Allerton District Centre Harrogate Road Address: Moortown Leeds LS7 4NY Proposal: Gambling Premises Licence (Betting Shop) Case Officer: Mr Matthew Nelson Click for further information
Customer Details Name: Dr Richard Lowe Email: [email protected] 8 Woodland Drive, Chapel Allerton, Leeds, Leeds LS7 Address: 4PW
Comments Details Commenter Neighbour Type: Stance: Customer objects to the Licensing Application Reasons for comment: Comments: 11:07 PM on 09 Jun 2013 Approving this licence application in this location does not protect children from being harmed or exploited by gambling. The location is a family shopping area and is on a busy pedestrian route to several local primary schools. It is also in close proximity to two toy shops. The large numbers of children using the shops and passing through this area will be attracted by the advertising in the shop windows. Making gambling visible and attractive to large numbers of children does not protect them from being harmed or exploited by gambling.
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From: David Allison
Hi there, I'm writing to express my concerns about the proposed betting shop in Chapel Allerton. I think it would be entirely unsuitable to have a betting shop in such a prime spot, being as it would be next door to a toy shop. We are surely trying to keep children away from gambling and this would be a disastrous move.
There is already a betting shop further down the road, so there is no need to have another one. It would completely upset the character and balance of the shops and restaurants in the area and I would like to register my very strong opposition to it.
I live in Chapel Allerton, where I have been resident for over 17 years.
Regards, David Allison 8 Gledhow Park Drive, LS7 4JT
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From: Stacey Harrison
To whom it may concern,
I am writing to express my concern regarding the application by Ladbrokes for a license to open a betting shop in the centre of Chapel Allerton.
Chapel Allerton is a vibrant family friendly area which currently has lovely, independant shops, delis and restaurants. To open a betting shop in the midst of all of this will not enhance this area but potentially put people off walking passed such a shop and therefore damage the local businesses and community feel that Chapel Allerton has.
I do not wish my children to be exposed to gambling and the inevitable effects this will have on the area. The fact is that many people will be smoking and possibly drinking in the street outside the betting shop and this is not something I wish my children to witness on a daily basis. I should not have to explain to them why this is happening as we pass this shop on the way to school in the morning.
I am also deeply concerned regarding the advertising that would be in the window. This would be in a very prominent position in the centre of Chapel Allerton giving rise to young children and teenagers being exposed to and influenced by gambling leading to possible addiciton and subsequently crime.
I hope this email and others are considered very carefully when deciding wether or not to allow this application to be granted.
Yours SIncerely Stacey Harrison
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From: martin and ros
I am writing to express my concerns with the application for a gambling licence by Ladbrokes for premises at 112b Harrogate Road, Leeds LS7 4NY.
As a resident of Chapel Allerton I am concerned that there might be another bookmakers in the shopping centre and indeed one in such a prominent position within the area. Most of the shops in Chapel Allerton are individual, not from a national chain and this , together with the various cafes and restaurants help to make it a very family friendly area. As a retired teacher I am worried by the rise in all forms of betting and find the thought of a bookmakers at the heart of Chapel Allerton where so many children pass every day on their way to and from school to be very concerning. It seems particularly inappropriate to have it next door to a toy shop which increases the number of children exposed to it and under possible intimidation from groups of adults hanging around to smoke whilst waiting for races to finish etc. I hope you will decide to not allow this licence and to protect the children of the area from the potential harm. Yours faithfully, Ros Clarke (long term resident of chapel allerton and grandmother of a 3yearold who also visits the centre regularly)
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From: Camilla Veale
DearSir/Madam, IamwritingtoobjecttoLadbrokesapplicationtoopenaBettingshopat112bHarrogateRoad. UndertheTheGamblingactIammakingarepresentationasaninterestedpartywholivesclosetothepremises. Iamobjectingunderthelicensingobjective x Protectingchildrenandothervulnerablepersonsfrombeingharmedorexploitedbygambling Chapelallertonisafamilyandchildfriendlydestination,112bHarrogateroadisrightinthecentreofchapelallerton andonthe Waytoschools.Itisclosetocafeswherefamiliesandchildrenvisitanditisnexttoatoyshopwhichchildrenvisitafter school,onSaturdaysandallweekduringthesummerholidays. 112bisnotanappropriatesiteforabettingshop. Manythanksforconsideringmyobjection. YoursSincerely, CamillaVeale CamillaVealeConsultancy 19 Henconner Lane LEEDS LS7 3NX Tel: 0113 2285223 Fax: 0113 2285223 [email protected] www.camillaveale.co.uk
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From: WRIGHT JIM
To Whom it May Concern
We are very concerned about this application and would like to strongly object to the granting of a licence for a betting shop at the above address. Ref:GPREM/BET/00132/01 The main reason for our objection is that if this licence is granted the betting shop will be sited next to a popular and busy toy shop. It will be in a prominent location, in a child friendly area and will have an undue and detrimental influence on the children who visit the toy shop and also who use the street as they walk to and from school. There will undoubtedly be large posters and street advertising for this betting shop which will only expose children & other vulnerable people to the influence of this pernicious enterprise. We strongly urge you to refuse this application which can only have a detrimental effect on the family friendly community that is Chapel Allerton. Val & Jim Wright 34 School Lane LS7 3PN
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From: Candida Skinner
DearSir/Madam, Iwouldliketoexpressmyconcernregardingtheaboveapplicationforabettingshop.Mymainconcernisitsproximity toachildren'stoyshopandsecondlyitslocationonamainshoppingwayinafamilyarea,whichIworrywouldexpose childrentothetemptationsofgambling.Thereisalreadyabettingshopinchapelallerton,whichsupportsthelocal marketneedforthistypeofenterprise,aseconddoesn'tseemnecessary. Iwouldbegratefulifyoucouldtakeonboardtheseconcernswhendecidingwhethertograntthelicence. Yoursfaithfully, CandidaSkinner, ChapelAllertonresident
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From: R HOLLAND
I am concerned about the news that Ladbrokes have applied for a licence to open a betting shop on Harrogate Road in Chapel Allerton. I live in the area and fear that, if granted, this would have a negative impact on the local community which is currently very family friendly. In particular, the fact the the premises in question is next door to the local toy shop seems especially inappropriate as children may be negatively influenced by the advertisements and parents may feel less comfortable bringing children to the shops and other establishments in its vicinity.
Yours faithfully,
Ruth Holland
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From: Robert Mackenzie
DearSir/Madam, Iwouldliketoexpressmyconcernregardingtheaboveapplicationforabettingshop.Mymainconcernisitsproximity toachildren'stoyshopandsecondlyitslocationonamainshoppingwayinafamilyarea,whichIworrywouldexpose childrentothetemptationsofgambling.Thereisalreadyabettingshopinchapelallerton,whichsupportsthelocal marketneedforthistypeofenterprise,aseconddoesn'tseemnecessary. Iwouldbegratefulifyoucouldtakeonboardtheseconcernswhendecidingwhethertograntthelicence. Yoursfaithfully, RobertMacKenzie, ChapelAllertonresident ProfessorRobertMacKenzie LeedsUniversityBusinessSchool Leeds LS29JT UK Tel:+441133434518 SentfrommyiPhone
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From: [email protected] Sent: 11 June 2013 22:17 To: Entertainment Licensing Subject: Re Licence Application for 112Harrogate Road, Leeds,LS44NY- RefGPREM/BET/00132/01
To whom it may concern, I am objecting to the application for a licence to open a betting shop a 112 Harrogate Road because the shop will be next to a toy shop in a family friendly zone of Leeds where children will pass by on a regular basis during the day every day. There is a huge risk of children being harmed through seeing advertising in the windows which may encourage them to think that gambling is a good thing to do and will make them rich, which is clearly untrue and not a message they should be exposed to. People standing outside the shop smoking, just outside a toy shop, or venting their annoyance at losing, is also an appalling thing for children going past or into or out of the toy shop to see, hear or inhale. It is bad enough that Chapel Allerton has one betting shop down the road, giving nothing to the community, but taking vulnerable people's money, we do not need another and definitely not next to a toy shop in a family friendly zone.
I hope you make the right decision and turn down the application.
Yours sincerely, Claire Walton
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From: Alan Pearman
Ifeelthatitisinappropriatetograntthelicensethathasbeenrequestedandwouldwishtoregisteran objection.ChapelAllertonalreadyhasanearbybettingoffice.Thepremisesconcernedarepartofaparade ofgeneralshopsandthesepremisescouldmuchbetterbeusedtoincreasetherangeofretailopportunities available,ratherthantoduplicate. AlanPearman 1,GrosvenorPark,LeedsLS73QD.
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From: dan kir
Thank you for your email
I am extremely concerned that it has taken over 3 days for your response, the final consent date being the 12th
I disapprove of the proposed betting shop for the following
I believe that the premises will promote gambling I believe that the premises will be be used to support crime. I believe the premises will be associated with crime and disorder
Best regards
D Kirman 82 woodland lane Ls7 4qg
On 12 Jun 2013, at 16:15, "Entertainment Licensing"
GoodAfternoonDaniel, Re:ApplicationfortheGrantofaBettingPremisesLicenceinAccordancewiththe GamblingAct2005 For:Ladbrokes,Unit4,ChapelAllertonDistrictCentre,HarrogateRoad,Leeds,LS74NY ThankyouforyoureͲmailinrelationtotheapplicationforgrantofabettingpremiseslicence fortheabovepremises. Unfortunately,yourrepresentationtothisapplicationisnotconsideredtobevalidasitdoes notspecificallyaddressatleastoneofthethreelicensingobjectivesasprescribedbythe relevantlegislation. Inordertoprovideyouwithassistanceshouldyouwishtoreviseyourrepresentation,please findattachedguidanceon‘makingarepresentation’.Insummary,yourobjectionmustreferto oneormoreofthefollowinglicensingobjectives: x Preventinggamblingfrombeingasourceofcrimeordisorder,beingassociatedwith crimeanddisorderorbeingusedtosupportcrime; x Ensurethatgamblingisconductedinafairandopenway;and x Protectingchildrenandothervulnerablepersonsfrombeingharmedorexploitedby gambling. 1 PleasenotethatinadditiontotheabovethelicensingsubͲcommitteedonothavethe availabilitytotakeintoaccountwhetherthepremiseshavetherelevantplanningconsent. Theywillalsobeunabletoconsidermatterssuchastheneedforadditionalgamblingfacilities intheareaassetoutintheGamblingAct2005.Iapologisefornotrequestingitearlier. Allobjectionstothisapplicationmustbereceivedpriortotheexpiryoftheconsultationperiod whichinthisinstanceismidnightonthe12thJune2013.Itshouldalsobenotedthatacopyof eachvalidrepresentation,inclusiveoftheauthor’spersonaldetail,willbeserveduponthe applicantandavailablewithinthereportpresentedtothelicensingsubͲcommittee.Theseare bothapublicdocumentandpublicmeeting. Shouldyourequireanyfurtherassistance,pleasefeelfreetocontactmeonthetelephone numberbelow. Kindregards, MatthewNelson LicensingOfficer EntertainmentLicensing LeedsCityCouncil Tel:01132474095 Fax:01132243885 email:[email protected] www.leeds.gov.uk From: dan kir [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: 09 June 2013 13:01 To: Entertainment Licensing Subject: Fwd: 112 Harrogate road ls7 4ny
Subject: 112 Harrogate road ls7 4ny
Good morning I am writing to formally disapprove of the proposed betting shop to be located at the above premises. The area already has a betting shop 100 yards along the street. The area is synonymous for bars, quality restaurants and boutiques. Not for betting. The shop would create more litter, more traffic congestion and would damage the reputation of our village. My address is 82 woodland lane, LS7 4QG
My name is Daniel Kirman
Best regards
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From: Darren Greenwood
Towhomitmayconcern, Iwishtoplaceanobjectiontotheproposedbettingshopat112HarrogateRoadonthegroundsofprotectingchildren. TheproposedsiteonHarrogateRoadisveryclosetotwoprimaryschools(StMatthewsCofEandChapelAllerton primary)onamainroutethatthemajorityofchildrenfrombothschoolsarelikelytowalk.ThereisapreͲschooljusta fewyardsawayonTownStreet,achildren'stoyshopnextdoor,alibrarywithchildren'ssectionnearbyandabookshop withchildren'ssectionevennearer.Thebettingshopwouldinevitablyadvertiseitspresence,withtheaimofattracting custom,andevenwithblankedoutwindowsandadvertisingnotaimedatchildren,thiswouldnotenhancetheir protection.Mychildrenusethelocalpreschool,thelocalschool,thelocalbookshop,thelocallibrary,andthelocaltoy shopnextdoor.Iwouldnottakethemtothetoyshopifthebettingshopwerethere.Withalocalrestrictiononpubs andwinebarsinthearea,therehasclearlybeenadetrimentalimpactofpastchangeofuseofpremises,soIwould hopethatthecouncilwouldconsiderthisapplicationinthecontextofthecumulativeimpactthatthiswillhaveonthe coommunityandinparticularonthechildreninthecommunity. Yourssincerely, DarrenGreenwood 22WoodliffeCrescent ChapelAllerton Leeds LS73RE
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From: Hilary.harrison
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From: Charlie Eyre
Matthew - thanks for your note - I have revised below, which should have removed all references to licensing.
With thanks
Dear Sir / Madam
I would like to register my objection to the gambling application for the Ladbrokes betting shop in Chapel Allerton. As a parent of two young children who live in the area, I feel that having a betting shop in the centre of Chapel Allerton will routinely expose young people in the area to increased levels of gambling and the risk of accompanying social problems.
This is particularly concerning, given the increased use of Fixed Odds Betting Terminals (or roulette machines) in large betting chains such as Ladbrokes. The insidious effect that this relatively new form of gambling is having on communities is becoming increasingly apparent, given the opportunity to lose large sums of money in a short period of time simply through the use of these machines. I understand that £5.9 billion was wagered through FOTB machines in the first six months of last year through Ladbrokes UK outlets alone, and that an increasing number of social issues are being identified as a result of their use.
The January 2013 report "Government Response to the Select Committee Report: The Gambling Act 2005: A Bet Worth Taking?" states there has been insufficient data collected to establish whether or not the 2005 Act has been successful in its aim of protecting children from gambling. Therefore, if the government's current standpoint is that we cannot be confident that existing legislation and practice is sufficiently robust to protect young people from gambling, this should raise serious concerns amongst licensing departments in terms of the ethics of approving licensed betting premises in an area that is primarily used by families and young people.
Given that a Chapel Allerton is currently a family friendly community, I am concerned that the opening of the Ladbrokes will have a detrimental effect on the community, and have concerns about the influence this will have both on my own children and their peers living in the area. My family regularly visit shops in the area immediately surrounding the proposed site (Armadillo Toys, St. Gemma's Hospice Store, Crumb and Crust etc.).
To change the current environment in central Chapel Allerton into one in which significant amounts of money are being lost via FOTBs and conventional gambling practices would be, in my opinion, against the best interests of the community, as well as morally questionable given the recent findings of the government. I am grateful to you for considering my views when determining the outcome of this gambling licensing application.
Yours sincerely
Charles Eyre
On Wednesday, 12 June 2013, Entertainment Licensing wrote:
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From: Benning Matt
Good morning,
I am writing to formally disapprove of the proposed betting shop to be located at the above premises.
The area already has a betting shop 100 yards along the street.
The area is synonymous for bars, quality restaurants and boutiques.
Not for betting.
The shop would create more litter, more traffic congestion and would damage the reputation of our village.
My address is 81A Harrogate Rd., LS7 4QE.
My name is Matthew Benning.
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