Businesses get ‘pavement’ go ahead
Covid-19 has had a significant impact on local businesses who are fighting back, particularly in local town centres, and they have been given the green light to expand onto pavements to create an outdoor atmosphere, which will be particularly attractive to cafes, pubs and restaurants.
“There is no quick fix to recover from the Covid-19 crisis, social distancing and the need for personal protection measures will be with us for some time.” Explains Cllr Heulwen Hulme, cabinet member for Highways.
“Open areas in our town centres is limited, and while some businesses are fortunate enough to have their own space, many will not. By working with residents, town councils and local businesses, the council will support the reallocation of space in a flexible way to accommodate shoppers, diners, visitors and local residents to safely use and enjoy together.
“Imagine metropolitan street cafes, cosmopolitan and artisan spaces, open air markets, thriving independent retailers, and popular places to eat and drink. Reimagining and recreating our towns in this way will make them visually more appealing and increase the footfall of shoppers, residents, visitors and tourists. Making them, in turn, a vibrant, thriving place to do business and socialise.”
The council explained that every town will be different, with a bespoke plan to maximise the strengths of the area and needs of the businesses.
In areas where roads can be fully or partly pedestrianised, pavement licences can be granted to help create open air dining and socialising space for cafes, restaurants, pubs and bars.
Each application will be assessed and consulted on its own merits. Businesses must demonstrate that they can operate in within social distancing regulations and highway rules to ensure the safety of customers and other members of the public.
For more details or to apply for a pavement licence, visit: en.powys.gov.uk/pavementlicence
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