Published: Wednesday, 10th March, 2010 12:00am

Letter campaign against nightclub

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SITE: Dumbarton High Street

PLANS to open a new nightclub in Dumbarton town centre have been met with opposition amid fears over anti-social behaviour.

Anonymous letters have been posted through shop doors on the High Street highlighting possible areas of concern and urging people to object to the development.

The letter reads: "Concern has to be considered to the amount of residue from drunken revellers urinating and vomiting and the general after-effects of such a development.

"Concern over vandalism, the smashing of windows, which could be what is encountered by shop owners as they arrive for business the morning after a nightclub closes.

"There are places to site nightclubs in a town centre - pedestrian retail/shopping areas is not one of them."

The letter follows nightclub boss Mitch Sorbie's announcement that he plans to open a club in College Way, above the former Somerfield store.

Mr Sorbie, who has spent four years looking for a Dumbarton venue, has applied to West Dunbartonshire Council (WDC) for planning permission, which is expected to go before the council in May.

The 48-year-old, who grew up in Alexandria, says he will work with the police, taxis and WDC's Licensing Board to ensure there is minimal disruption.