Roose Conservative Club Applies for New Alcohol Licence
A Barrow club has applied for a new licence that could allow it to hold outdoor music events.
Roose Conservative Working Men’s Club, on Leece Lane, is seeking approval from Westmorland and Furness Council.
The venue is now promoted as Roose Sports & Social and describes itself as a local community venue offering live music, social events, a function room, games room, food and drinks.
The application is expected to be considered through the council’s licensing process.
Application Submitted to Council
The application has been submitted to Westmorland and Furness Council, which is responsible for licensing in the Barrow area.
Licences are needed for certain activities, including alcohol sales, regulated entertainment and late-night refreshment.
Where music or events are planned outside, councils may consider issues such as noise, public safety, opening hours, anti-social behaviour and the impact on nearby residents.
Residents and responsible authorities can usually make representations if they believe a licence could affect one of the licensing objectives.
These objectives cover the prevention of crime and disorder, public safety, the prevention of public nuisance, and the protection of children from harm.
Venue on Leece Lane
The club is based on Leece Lane in Roose.
Companies House records show Roose Sports and Social Limited is registered at Roose Conservative Working Men’s Club, Leece Lane, Barrow-in-Furness, LA13 0EB.
The company was incorporated in November 2024 and is listed under the business category for licensed clubs.
The venue’s own website describes Roose Sports & Social as a place for birthdays, family celebrations, community events, meetings and private functions.
It also promotes live music, social nights, darts, pool, snooker, food and drink offers.
Outdoor Music Could Expand Events
If the licence is approved, outdoor music could give the venue more flexibility for events.
Outdoor entertainment can be popular during spring and summer, especially for community gatherings, live performances and social evenings.
However, it can also raise concerns in residential areas.
Music outside can travel further than indoor sound, especially during evenings or when weather conditions carry noise across nearby streets.
Because of this, licensing applications often include conditions to manage noise, event times and public behaviour.
What the Council Will Consider
Westmorland and Furness Council will need to look at the application under licensing rules.
The council may consider any comments from residents, police, fire safety officers, environmental protection teams and other responsible authorities.
In the Barrow area, responsible authorities include Cumbria Police, Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service, environmental protection, trading standards, public health and safeguarding representatives.
If no relevant objections are received, applications can often be granted without a hearing.
If objections are submitted, the application may be considered by a licensing sub-committee.
Local Venue With Community Role
Roose Sports & Social presents itself as a community venue with a long-standing local role.
Its website says the club is a place where locals come together for match days, social nights, celebrations and everyday catch-ups.
It also advertises a programme of events, including tribute nights, karaoke, live music and themed evenings.
The club’s food hygiene record also lists the premises as a pub, bar or nightclub at Leece Lane, with its last inspection recorded on October 24, 2023.
Balance Between Events and Neighbours
The application highlights the balance councils often need to strike with local venues.
Community clubs can help support social life, local entertainment and private events.
At the same time, venues near homes must operate in a way that avoids unreasonable disturbance.
If outdoor music is approved, the final licence may include conditions. These could relate to hours, noise levels, supervision, event management or how complaints are handled.
What Happens Next?
The licensing application will now move through the council process.
People living nearby may be able to view the application and comment within the formal consultation period.
The council will then decide whether the licence should be granted, refused, or approved with conditions.
For now, Roose Conservative Working Men’s Club is seeking permission that could allow outdoor music to become part of its future events offer.
