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Former newspaper warehouse is located near homes
Residents in Deptford have opposed plans for a new music venue, Deptford Storehouse, in a former newspaper warehouse, arguing it will increase crime and disrupt the neighborhood's peace. Spaces & Stories Limited, part of the Broadwick Group, sought permission to host events with up to 500 attendees and serve alcohol from 8am to 10:30pm. At a council meeting, locals expressed concerns about noise, safety, and the venue's impact on the area's crime rate. The company scaled back its plans, reducing capacity from thousands to 500, but the Met Police and residents remain opposed, citing the venue's potential to attract crime in an already high-crime area. The police emphasized the need for a noise management plan and noted that alcohol isn't the "prime focus" of events.
