A club in Huntingdon where "traces of cocaine", blood and urine were found has had its licence revoked.
Huntingdon Pool and Snooker Club, in St Benedict's Court, was subject to a licence review on November 12 following growing concerns in the community about its operation.
Cambridgeshire Police had received several reports of crimes taking place at the club. Two inspections of the premises were carried out in September as a result, where a "strong presence" of cocaine was found in both the men's and women's toilets, as well as a table near the bar.
Neighbouring businesses have complained of urine, blood and sick outside of the premises, and syringes in one instance.
At a Huntingdonshire District Council licensing sub-committee, these concerns were presented to committee members when considering the future of the licence.
Members also heard that at the inspections, members of staff at the club could not provide the correct documentation.
Pavlos Kounnis was the licence holder of Huntingdon Pool and Snooker Club from 2020 following the death of his father, who was the previous holder.
Leo Charalambides, who represented Mr Kounnis, said that he was holding onto the licence for "sentimental reasons" and was in agreement with the council that the practices at the club should not continue.
Mr Charalambides described Mr Kounnis as "overstretched", with five children and several businesses to run.
Mr Kounnis has since transferred the licence to Mr Ulas, who with his business partner, hopes to transform the troublesome premises into a "genuine" snooker and pool bar.
They plan on bringing in shuffleboards, dart boards and more pool tables to fill the space.
While Mr Charalambides told members that removing the licence would be "punishing" individuals who are not to blame (Mr Ulas and his business partner), the committee members have revoked the licence.
It was recommended that the new licence holders make their own application for a licence in respect of their own venture.
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