Published: Thursday 16th February 2017 | 10.51am
Cannock Chase Council has published its recent consultation on the draft Pavement Café Licence and Commercial Obstructions Policy 2017 and will be seeking the views of interested parties that may be affected by the policy.
This draft policy sets out the processes to be considered when applying for permission to place features or items on the public highway.
The types of commercial obstructions can include A-boards, pavement cafes, ad-hoc furniture, fairground rides, bouncy castles and static vehicles.
The consent process will be administered, monitored and enforced by the Council`s Licensing Unit.
The Council recognises and supports the needs of local businesses to use the public highway as an opportunity to increase their revenue, increase sales and advertising.
Councillor John Preece, Leader of the Environment said, “It is important that the Council adopts and manages a robust policy which protects the general street scene and ensures the safety of the general public. This is particularly important for people who may be visually impaired or have mobility difficulties.
“The owner of any feature or item that is placed on the public highway is responsible for obtaining the relevant permission, for maintaining them in good order and in the correct position on the highway.
“I would encourage the general public to have a look at the draft policy and pass this information on to any groups that might have a particular interest”.
The consultation runs between 13 February and 26 March 2017.
The draft policy document can be viewed online at www.cannockchasedc.gov.uk and comments can be sent in via email or post.
Email comments should be sent to licensingunit@cannockchasedc.gov.uk by no later that 26 March 2017.
For more information contact the Licensing Unit on 01543 464504.