The Pickford's Galley and Bar on Penarth's Esplanade have applied to the licensing department to extend their opening hours, alcohol sales and functions.

Mr Pickford told Nub News: ''As time moves on we are changing and adapting again, we are in talks with the council to extend our license hours so we can cater more for weddings and functions, as we are trying to go back to a restaurant, bar and private hire, and move away from the takeaway, going back to how we intended before lockdown."

The business has been serving takeaway food and drinks whilst indoor dining was unavailable to them.

They have ensured that litter picking became a regular close down activity for them as a business as they did not want the effects of this to spill onto the Esplanade and beach.

Since reopening fully, the restaurant is offering 50% off as part of the Eat Out to Help Out scheme for people dining in. They have also installed outdoor decking so that they continue to serve outside.

Last weekend they reached a major milestone, celebrating six months since their opening. They said: "We have had one huge rollercoaster of a ride as we reach 6 months of opening. We have had amazing support from our regulars and locals along with great support and guidance from our local police and council.

"We as a family, and a team, cannot thank you enough as we continue to adapt and grow our business."

PUBLIC NOTICE – LICENSING ACT 2003

To Whom It May Concern,

I Brian Fry DO HEREBY GIVE NOTICE THAT I HAVE APPLIED TO THE LICENSCING AUTHORITY (Vale of Glamorgan Council) FOR THE VARIATION OF A PREMISES LICENCE AT The Esplanade Penarth CF64 3AU KNOWN AS Pickford's Galley and Bar with Rooms.

THE APPLICATION IS.TO VARY THE LICENCE as follows. Opening the premises from 8am to the public for breakfasts. Serving alcohol from 11:00am Sunday instead of 12:00. Extending the sale of alcohol Friday and Saturday to 01:00. To extent the live music and recorded music until 00:00 Friday/ Saturday. To allow us to offer longer hours for functions such as weddings. Add 2 small bars set up outside on our premises during summer so we can serve customers outside on the decking instead of just inside.

ANY PERSONS WISHING TO MAKE REPRESENTATIONS TO THIS APPLICATION MAY DO SO IN WRITING TO THE LICENSING DEPARTMENT, VALE OF GLAMORGAN COUNCIL CIVIC OFFICES, HOLTON ROAD BARRY OR BY EMAIL TO [email protected]

NOT LATER THAN 28 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE. REPRESENTATIONS RECEIVED AFTER THIS DATE WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

A COPY OF THIS APPLICATION CAN BE VIEWED AT THE CIVIC OFFICES DURING NORMAL OFFICE HOURS. IT IS AN OFFENCE KNOWINGLY OR RECKLESSLY TO MAKE A FALSE STATEMENT IN CONNECTION WITH THIS APPLICATION. THE MAXIMIM FINE ON SUMMARY CONVICTION BEIGN £5000.