Gambling centre plans met with 26 objections

AN application for a new gambling centre in Worksop has received objections from residents over fears of antisocial behaviour.

- By LATIFA YEDROUDJ

Applicant Champion Gaming Ltd has submitted an application to Bassetlaw District Council to convert the former Greenwoods clothing along 13 Bridge Street in Worksop town centre, Bassetlaw into a gambling centre.

The ground floor will have electronic gaming and amusement machines and the first floor will contain offices and storage spaces.

The centre will operate for 24 hours a day, employing five fulltime staff members and a parttime head office staff member.