By Robert Firth, Local Democracy Reporter
A day centre for aged folks has been criticised by neighbours who’re saved awake by noisy late-night wakes.
Residents say they’ve suffered common sleepless nights due to occasions held at Elimhouse Community Association in Bellenden Road, Peckham.
Southwark council refused an utility by the Peckham-based centre to serve booze till 10.30pm at a gathering on July 19 following neighbours’ objections.
The assembly house had wished to remain open till 11pm seven-days-a-week.
Speaking at a licensing assembly immediately, a resident, who solely gave his title as David, stated folks coming and leaving the wakes have been a nuisance.
He stated: “I get disturbed by people arriving to events, leaving events, lingering outside often. I’m a supporter of the centre but we need to find an accommodation that works for the centre and residents.
“This is a very quiet stretch of residential road. These issues are not new. You can see complaints stretching back to 2014. The issues arise from wakes and parties, birthday parties.
“There was an incident last year where they put the speakers outside which was particularly disturbing. Until the centre can demonstrate it can hold events responsibly there shouldn’t be an award given in the licence.”
Daryl Henehan, whose household’s home sits immediately subsequent to the centre, stated he was saved awake by revellers milling round outdoors after events have been over.
He stated: “We live right next door to Elimhouse. We are impacted from noise by the music, attendees congregating outside after the events.
“Our little daughter goes to bed at 7pm. Even an 11pm closing is quite late given the amount of time it takes to get 180 people out. We don’t think Elimhouse is an appropriate building to have those events.”
But Dave Horner, representing the Elimhouse Community Association, stated its occasions would supply a gathering spot for older folks within the space.
He stated: “The centre has an ongoing desire to continue to provide licensed activities. The association, which is ran by a charity, does feel that the centre provides a service to the local community, especially the older community.
“The centre hopes to continue with the meetings with the community to discuss and hopefully resolve issues going forward. They are hoping to set-up a system where it [the events] can be run better.”
Elimhouse Community Association could have 21 days to enchantment towards the choice at magistrates courtroom.
Picture: Elimhouse Community Association in Bellenden Road (Picture: Google Street View)
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