http://www.thisisscunthorpe.co.uk/news/Crown-Inn-landlord-defends-late-licence-plans-despite-residents-objections/article-257750

A BELTON pub landlord has defended his plans to open later and host live music and karaoke events at weekends.

The plans to change the licensing conditions of the Crown Inn have been submitted to North Lincolnshire Council.

But 16 residents have lodged objections, fearing the changes would pose a noise nuisance to the neighbourhood.

John Green, owner of the Crown Inn, said: "The general public think there's going to be lots of late night parties, and that's simply not the case.