POLICE have objected to a bid to re-open a controversial Blackpool lap dancing club.

Wildcats was closed last year after performers breached decency rules.

Management shut again in September when the parent company went into liquidation.

However, the club on Clifton Street re-opened temporarily in the run-up to Christmas.

Councillors have questioned how it was able to admit customers, despite getting into trouble with licensing chiefs.

The comments came as a bid was made to re-open under a temporary premises licence. Blackpool Police have said they would oppose the application.

The venue's former licensee was fined 10,000 last February for allowing performances which breached decency rules.

Applications for a temporary events notice have been made in the club's name.

Following the police objection, the application will go before a town hall licensing panel in the next week or two.

Two applications have been made for the Wildcats venue for the end of January, and the end of February. Temporary events notices cover a 96-hour period and people can apply for 15 per year.