The news that a local trader would roll over like puppy, when faced with the wrath of the Moseley Society has not received universal support.
The decision to change the name of the off licence on St Mary’s Row to Moseley Booze was greeted with typical consternation. Well heeled residents mobilised in the way that only well heeled residents can. They took to the Council Chamber and made their demands.
The licensing committee to appeared to agree that such a name could only send out the “wrong message”. The compromise of Moseley Wines seemed to satisfy everyone.
Well almost everyone. It quickly became apparent that calling somewhere Moseley Wines would begin to imply that they sold wine. Anyone who has visited the said establishment will know that they don’t really sell wine. They actually sell booze; and plenty of it.
Ironically in an attempt to stop the wrong message being sent out, the powers that be have caused the wrong message to be sent out.
Clearly something had to be done. Using such a controversial name was always likely to sully the good name of Moseley in the minds of visitors. Probably much more than the same off license appearing on national TV selling gas to kids.