Fast-track pavement licences available for Fylde hospitality businesses

Fast track Government-approved pavement licences for cafes and restaurants are being introduced by Fylde Council to help local businesses get back to work in the gradual emergence from lockdown.
By Tony Durkin
Published 24th Jul 2020, 15:45 BST
The fast track scheme could add to the outdoor cafe scene in St Annes Square and other Fylde locationsThe fast track scheme could add to the outdoor cafe scene in St Annes Square and other Fylde locations
The fast track scheme could add to the outdoor cafe scene in St Annes Square and other Fylde locations

The measure was included in the Business and Planning Act to assist businesses and communities to recover from the economic effects of the pandemic.

A pavement licence allows a business to place removable furniture on certain highways adjacent to their premises to sell and serve food or drink.

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The streamlined process provides for a seven-day consultation period during which the business must display a notice outside the premises, and the council must publish the application and invite representations.

A decision willthen be made within seven days and granted licenses will usually run for six months.

Coun Shirley Green, chairman of Fylde Council’s public protection and licensing committees, said: “This is yet another measure from the Government that enables Fylde Council to assist our local businesses and I look forward seeing many of our eating and drinking establishments taking advantage of it.”

Applications must be made electronically and details are at www.fylde.gov.uk

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