Hospitality and café culture boosted thanks to new outdoor seating policy

Hospitality and café culture boosted thanks to new outdoor seating policy

Liverpool City Council has recently launched a new initiative to support hospitality businesses across the city with an outdoor seating policy. This policy aims to create vibrant outdoor spaces that exude a lively café culture atmosphere, while also prioritizing safety, inclusivity, and accessibility in public areas.

The newly introduced policy provides clear and flexible guidelines for businesses to obtain a pavement licence, ensuring compliance with road safety regulations, public access requirements, and the stipulations of the Business and Planning Act 2020. Part of the licencing process includes rules that mandate footpaths and public spaces remain unobstructed to facilitate safe and unhindered pedestrian movement.

Collaborating with the Business and Planning Act 2020, the policy strikes a harmonious balance between promoting outdoor business activities and preserving public access. Liverpool City Council has developed an easy-to-follow guide to assist businesses in applying for a pavement licence, offering clarity on expectations and how to meet the council’s requirements.

This forward-thinking initiative aligns with the significant progress made in the past year, with approximately 200 pavement licences issued. Businesses can conveniently apply online, and the council has committed to transparency by clearly outlining fees and processing times. For further details on the pavement licence application process, interested parties can visit the Liverpool City Council website

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