Council hopes to use offices for wedding receptions

A council hoped to "maximise its income" by holding wedding receptions at its offices.

Peterborough City Council applied for a premises licence for the sale of alcohol and regulated entertainment at Sand Martin House.

All public council meetings moved to the Fletton Quay site in January due to safety issues with the Town Hall in the city centre.

Alison Jones, cabinet member for communities and housing, said the authority was looking to "maximise its income and provide essential services for residents".

The council also applied to host plays, films, dancing, and live and recorded music sessions, Monday to Sunday, between 10:00 BST and midnight.

The application applied to the ground floor area of Sand Martin House and the piazza area of Charles Swift Square.

It would not include The Shed and Bewitched areas, the Local Democracy Reporting Service said.

Ms Jones added: "If approved, the licence would allow for public events to be held here, which could include antiques fairs, wedding receptions and parties."

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