AN Ellesmere Port pub has applied for a licence to show films during the festive period.

The Grace Arms on Stanney Lane has submitted an application to vary its existing premises licence which would allow it to screen movies over Christmas.

Owners Greene King confirmed that the Grace Arms had put forward an application to show films over the festive period and that it was awaiting a decision from Cheshire West and Chester Council.

The local authority states that people have until December 16 – when the consultation period ends – to have their say on the proposal.

The application states that it is "for a minor variation to the existing premises licence to add the licensable activity of exhibition of film".

If given the green light, the pub would be able to show films from Monday to Sunday between the hours of 10am and 11pm.

Elsewhere, Great Sutton Pizza and Kebab on Whetstone Hey have applied for a licence to supply alcohol off the premises from Monday to Sunday between the hours of 3-11pm.

The consultation period ends on December 31.

Bridge Street News and Snacks Limited in Chester wants to supply alcohol off the premises from Monday to Sunday, 24 hours a day.

Consultation over its application for a premises licence will run until December 21.

Tarporley Beers on Woodlands Way, Tarporley, has also submitted an application for a premises licence to sell alcohol from Monday to Sunday, 24 hours a day.

People have until December 23 to make representations.