Street trading could be prohibited in some Felixstowe streets as part of wider East Suffolk guidelines

By Joao Santos (Local Democracy Reporter)

10th Oct 2023 | Local News

Street trading under scrutiny (Picture: Nub News)
Street trading under scrutiny (Picture: Nub News)

Street trading could be prohibited in some East Suffolk streets following a council decision.

During yesterday's licensing committee meeting, councillors were tasked with looking at how current street trading guidelines affect East Suffolk.

They agreed to create a consultation where 'best-placed consultees' such as town and parish councils would be able to designate streets where no street trading is permitted.

Cllr Colin Hedgley said: "I strongly support this — we're all one company and there should be one set of rules."

Street trading rules outline the streets where trading is prohibited, licensed, or requires consent.

However, there is a stark difference between the north and south of the district, with the south not being under the street trading policy, but could get pulled into line.

This is due to the former Suffolk Coastal District Council not adopting the street trading legislation before the creation of East Suffolk Council in 2019.

Although the difference has not created 'any significant issues', councillors believe the consultation is essential for the whole district to have a coherent set of rules.

     

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