Licence update for businesses to serve food and drink on pavements and pedestrianised roads
The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC) has announced (22 July 2022) that temporary changes brought in during COVID-19 which make it quicker, easier and cheaper for business to get a licence to serve food and drink on pavements and pedestrianised roads have been extended. The extension will continue until the changes are made permanent in the spring of 2023.
The change was first introduced to help businesses keep operating during the pandemic and was welcomed by the public, café owners and pub landlords.
The government will make these changes permanent in the Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill, currently making its way through Parliament.
Announcement: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/al-fresco-dining-boost-for-businesses