Chipping Sodbury off licence owner stripped of licence 'overwhelmed'
Lexie Local in Chipping Sodbury lost its alcohol licence for eight weeks due to repeated underage sales.Summary
Lexie Local in Chipping Sodbury has had its premises licence suspended for eight weeks by South Gloucestershire Council after its owner, Gagandeep Sharma, was found to have shown "little or no regard" for selling alcohol and vapes to children. Authorities noted a significant increase in underage sales complaints since early 2025, which followed previous warnings. The situation worsened during the town's Mop Fair in September, where police described the scene outside as a "recipe for disaster" due to intoxicated teenagers. Mr. Sharma's solicitor admitted the owner had been overwhelmed by the chaotic crowds, but a new supervisor has since been appointed. The suspension is intended to allow time for reflection, and strict new conditions must be met before alcohol sales can resume.
(Source：Bristol Post)
