Enfield launches a café cultural revolution

Enfield Council’s enviro chief has hailed the dawn of a new café cultural revolution after the authority approved a new licensing policy.

The new policy expands the number of streets in the borough which the council can licence cafes, bars and restaurants to have chairs and tables on the pavement.

Enfield Councillor Terry Neville – cabinet member for environment said: “We have decided to extend the number of streets and simplify the process in the interests of promoting a café society and to help business flourish in these challenging economic times.”

The number of streets where outlets will be licensed to have their street furniture has jumped from only four to 52.Trader will also not need to apply for planning permission but will still need a licence,

As well as the expansion of café society the council has also sanctioned the growth on farmers and street markets.

Cllr Neville said: “We are a vibrant borough and the Council is keen to see more continental type street markets as well as more Farmers and Christmas style markets.”

However Cllr Neville the Council is determined to protect pedestrians’ rights of way.

He said: “The council will still issue licences in the interests of safeguarding easy access on the pavement.

“I am especially concerned over ensuring parents with their prams and older people are not hindered by walking along the street.”

The designation of the named streets is subject to consultation.

This document was last updated on 2008-09-26 16:49:07 published by the Communications team. Document Reference:LBE_133358