JAPANESE takeaway Shiitakeya is applying for a drinks licence to sell alcohol from its base in Walmgate.

An application was made to City of York Council on January 1 by Yuk Wing Shum of Shiitakeya for the variation of a Premises Licence at 35 Walmgate, York.

Shiitakeya first opened in October 2019 and is part of the bustling food and drink scene in the Walmgate and Fossgate areas.

The applicant is seeking permission to sell alcohol for consumption within the premises and for takeaway.

The public has until February 4 to make representations to the council's Licensing Section regarding the application.

All representations must be received within a 28 day period from the first day after the application is made.

The Licensing Application Register can be viewed by prior arrangement with City of York Council Licensing Section (Tel: 01904 552422) at Hazel Court, EcoDepot, James Street, York, YO10 3DS between 8.30am and 5pm Monday to Friday. Representations to this application can be made in writing by a responsible authority or any other person to City of York Council Licensing Services, Hazel Court, EcoDepot, James Street, York, YO10 3DS.

It is an offence knowingly or recklessly to make a false statement in connection with an application for the variation of a premises licence or club premises certificate.

A person guilty of such an offence is liable to a fine not exceeding level 5 on the standard scale.

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