Perth Voice Interactive

THE operators of the Leederville hotel promised a new, less rowdy venue when they applied to Vincent council for renovations, and so far that’s bearing out.

Chief ranger Steve Butler reported to the Safer Vincent committee that “WA police advised there has been a 25 per cent decrease in activity in Leederville area since the [change at] Leederville Hotel, particularly that of disorderly behaviour”.

Following a spruce-up the front of the hotel was rebranded Bill’s Bar and Bites.

Long a source of complaints for nearby traders, the Leedy was blamed for scuffles, vomits and public urination (though Vincent council staff say some accusations are unfair). Nearby trader Debbie Saunders says the area still has a break-in problem, and she asked the council why CCTV had been stripped from Vincent’s budget (the project was deferred to make up a budget shortfall). The CCTV plan had already been battered, with the Abbott government cancelling a $200,000 crime-fighting grant.