A BUILDING that used to be a convenience store and has recently been occupied by a business selling toner and ink jet cartridges for printers could be converted into a venue that sells alcohol.
The Thames Valley Printers & Cartridges business at 225 Caversham Road at Caversham Bridge has closed its store but is still trading online and on the phone, and a company called Nimal & Sons Limited has applied to sell alcohol on the premises from 8am to 11pm each day.
When the store operated as a corner shop, it did sell alcohol, especially during Reading Festival times.
The application does not state what the licence will be used for.
The area has a mix of existing dining, takeaway and convenience store businesses, with The Gorge Cafe located immediately next door and the River Spice Indian restaurant opposite.
The Moderation, Richfield Deli & Grill, five takeaways, two convenience stores and two restaurants are all nearby.
Comments on the application can be made to Reading Borough Council before Thursday, June 1, by emailing: licensing@reading.gov.uk
Rajwant Deol, the director of Thames Valley Printers and Cartridges Ltd, wishes to make clear his business is still trading.
He left the Caversham Road premises when his lease ended.
For more details, or to place an order, people can email info@tvpc.uk, or text or WhatsApp 07878 088895.
