Starline Food & Wine at 122 Knowsley Road in Bootle has applied for a premises licence to sell alcohol for off-sales only. The application, submitted by Sivarajee Thambipillai, proposes sales from 6am to 11pm, seven days a week, as detailed in a public notice published in the ECHO.
Licensing details and how to comment
Sefton Council is the licensing authority handling the case. Representations must be received by September 4, 2026. Any person or responsible authority may make a written representation to the council's licensing unit, setting out specific, relevant points linked to the licensing objectives: prevention of crime and disorder, public safety, prevention of public nuisance, and protection of children from harm.
Comments must include the writer's name and address, premises details, and reasons tied to the objectives. The council may reject comments deemed frivolous, vexatious, or irrelevant.
Inspection and decision process
The full application can be inspected by appointment at Magdalen House, 30 Trinity Road, Bootle, or via Sefton Council's website. If valid representations are received, the council may hold a licensing sub-committee hearing. Outcomes could include granting the licence, granting it with conditions, or refusal.
It is an offence to knowingly or recklessly make a false statement in connection with a licensing application, punishable by an unlimited fine on summary conviction.
Potential local impact
If granted, the licence would permit early morning and late evening take-away alcohol sales from the Knowsley Road convenience store, potentially adding shopping choice and flexibility for residents and passing trade. Neighbourhood considerations such as delivery timings, customer dispersal, and litter management may be addressed through licence conditions where appropriate.
For full details, readers should refer to the official public notice and Sefton Council's licensing pages.
