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Hastings Restaurant Faces Licence Revocation After Gas Leak
1 Sep
Summary
- A gas leak at a Hastings restaurant led to 16 people being treated for suspected poisoning.
- The leak originated from a petrol generator operating in a restaurant corridor.
- Council officers have lost confidence in the owner's ability to manage the premises.
A restaurant in Hastings, East Sussex, is facing the potential loss of its operating licence following a significant gas leak incident. The Grand Pera restaurant in Harold Place is under review by Hastings Borough Council (HBC) due to concerns over safety and management.
In December, a gas leak identified as originating from a petrol generator in a restaurant corridor led to 16 residents from adjacent flats receiving treatment for suspected carbon monoxide poisoning. Environmental health officers deemed the operation of such a generator indoors an "inherently dangerous practice" with the potential for fatalities.
Further alleged breaches include serving alcohol to customers outside the licensed area, a matter previously raised with the owner. Senior licensing officers have stated they have "no confidence" in the owner's ability to adhere to licence conditions, prompting the council to initiate a review application.
The review is scheduled for 9 September, where the future of the restaurant's licence will be decided. The council's decision will hinge on the assessment of the owner's commitment to safety and compliance.
