WIGGLE boss Richard Carr has accused Bournemouth councillors of hyprocrisy over his new venture.

The Wiggle supper room, which features pole dancing and private performances, has come in for criticism from councillors who fear it is the wrong type of establishment for the town.

But the businessman has hit back claiming council-backed shows such as The Puppetry of the Penis are no different as they feature full-frontal male nudity.

"I find it amazing that certain councillors can accuse me of bringing the town into disrepute when the local authority is staging events that are of an adult nature" said Mr Carr.

The Puppetry of the Penis is due to visit the Pavilion for the third time in September.

"Personally I do not find what the Pavilion is showing offensive," he added.

"It is important that the town has a broad spectrum of entertainment. However, I find the hypocrisy of the councillors who have condemned Wiggle sickening."

Entertainment and events manager at the BIC/Pavilion, Chris Jenkins, told the Daily Echo: "We introduced the hugely popular comedy show Puppetry of the Penis to the Pavilion back in October 2004 and it went down a storm.

"It is a non-sexual show featuring full-frontal male nudity and our advertising and press activity relays that message clearly.

"Those that attend know what to expect it is a comedy show and is, of course, unique. The show is based on the Ancient Australian Art of Genital Origami and has toured the world due to its popularity."

Leader of the Conservatives Cllr Stephen Macloughlin said: "The issue I am concerned with is whether he has complied with his planning permission.

"In order for him to set up as Wiggle he needed to have applied for planning permission and a licence. In both cases the council will have laid down conditions.

"The issue is, has he complied with these conditions? That would be my concern whether it was Richard Carr or any other operator.

"I'm not treating him different than anybody else. There may be a case that he has not complied with his conditions and he should.

"Bournemouth town centre should offer a range of attractions for all ages and backgrounds. Over the past two years there has been a greater concentration of bars and clubs which I think is deterring other people from coming into the town centre.

"In the past Bournemouth has been seen as a nice place to visit with the beach and gardens etc. But at certain times of the weekend it's now seen by some people as a place they wouldn't want to go to. It is not good for Bournemouth in the long term."