Pole dancing plan upsets residents

The hotel has already held one private pole dancing night

People living in a Cornish town have been voicing their disapproval at plans to hold pole dancing nights at a local hotel.

The new owners of one of Liskeard's oldest hotels, the Lord Eliot, are planning to hold the event every fortnight.

Caradon District Council will decide next month whether to grant permission.

The proprietor and manager of the Lord Eliot, Chris Lundon, denies claims by some locals that the acts will be pornographic.

It was all in good taste there was nothing disgusting or lewd Chris Lundon, Lord Eliot Hotel

He has already held one pole dancing night for private members.

"She did three acts on that particular night and it wasn't until the last 30 seconds of the act where she did go topless," said Mr Lundon.

"But it was all in good taste there was nothing disgusting or lewd.

"50% of my guests were women and I haven't had one complaint from them.

"I'm planning to do pole dancing in the future and it will be without nudity."

He says he is confident he will be granted permission because bars in other areas of the county have been allowed similar events.

But some residents are concerned about what they describe as the "adult nature" of the acts.

And the Mayor of Liskeard Nick Mallard says the venue's location is not suitable.