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Dear Sir/ Madam Violence Against Women and Girls is a disease that infects all societies at all levels, and we each have a duty to acknowledge and tackle it. It is with this in mind that we urge readers to consider the impact of CBC’s decision to allow sexual entertainment venues in Cheltenham town centre. CBC are due to meet on 13th October to discuss Sexual Entertainment Licensing. There is a large body of research that suggests that there is an increase in reports of sexual violence in the immediate vicinity of clubs that provide sexual entertainment. The area surrounding sexual entertainment venues often become ‘no go’ areas for women and girls; it is unacceptable that the right of men to buy sexual entertainment should be prioritised above women and girls’ right to walk without being harassed. As reported by The Gloucestershire Echo, during the recent consultation there was overwhelming public support for a ban on the granting of Sexual Entertainment Venue Licenses. It must be stated, that our objection does not come from a prudish distaste but rather from the simple belief that such forms of sexual entertainment are sexist. We do not condemn those who for whatever reason sell sexual entertainment, our criticism is reserved for the structures that perpetuate such inequality. More superficially, allowing SEV’s will tarnish the image of the town. At time when even The Sun is considering scrapping Page 3 as an anachronistic reminder of a less enlightened time, allowing sexual entertainment venues to open will serve to render Cheltenham a backward, sleazy stag party destination. In 2010 CBC opted to adopt a new form of licensing. As a consequence, CBC now have more power than ever before to reject and limit Sexual Entertainment Venue licences. Our council have the opportunity to set a ‘nil’ limit for the granting of SEV licenses and in doing so take a stand against sexism. We urge readers, and CBC directly, to make the right decision and help keep our town free from sexual entertainment venues. Yours faithfully, Cllr Flo Clucas Cllr Klara Sudbury Chelt Fems Cheltenham Town Ladies FC GRASAC (Gloucestershire Rape and Sexual Abuse Centre) University of Gloucestershire Feminist Society Soroptomists Cheltenham Trinity Cheltenham