Pubs in the Edinburgh have lost a bid to open on Sunday mornings amid concern about noise and alcohol abuse.The Evening News revealed earlier this month that dozens of bars wanted to open before noon on Sundays, with some looking to serve alcohol as early as 8am.
But the city's licensing board has opted against the proposals, following a consultation with the trade, as well as residents. The move has angered pub owners, who say it is unfair that they cannot open before 12:30pm when off-licences and supermarkets are now free to sell alcohol from 10am on Sundays.
Councillor Marjorie Thomas, the city's licensing leader, said: "The board has discussed this at great length and we are unanimous in this view. We have taken the views of the licensing forum and the board found that we need to give the community some breathing space.
Patrick Browne, chief executive of the Scottish Beer And Pub Association, said: "Pub owners will be very disappointed. It is about a level playing field."
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