Oxford kebab trailer blocked by hoardings for 10 weeks

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 27 Oct, 06:08 · Archive

Soloman's Oxford Grill was unable to trade for 10 weeks after construction hoardings were erected over its licensed pitch on St Giles.

Soloman's Oxford Grill, which has operated in Oxford for 13 years, was blocked from trading when massive metal building hoardings linked to nearby construction works were erected over its licensed pitch without warning. The family said they suffered severe financial losses and had to rely on relatives for financial support to cover food and bills during the closure.

The operators say they were caught between two local authorities. "We were passed back and forth in a bureaucratic loop," the bosses said. "Even though both councils knew they had mistakenly placed a construction zone directly on top of an active, legally licensed street trading pitch, they protected the building contractors and refused to help us."

The family also criticised alternative solutions proposed during the closure, including one that would have required them to access their electricity supply through an area inside the construction hoardings.

How it is being reported

• City trader 'stone-walled' after it could not trade for 10 weeksA family-run Oxford street food business has said it has been "stone-walled" by authorities and left unable to trade for 10 weeks after construction hoardings were erected over its licensed pitch.Oxford Mail · 27 Oct, 05:00
• City trader 'stone-walled' after it could not trade for 10 weeksA family-run Oxford street food business has said it has been "stone-walled" by authorities and left unable to trade for 10 weeks after construction hoardings were erected over its licensed pitch.Oxfordshire Guardian · 27 Oct, 05:00

In this story: Soloman's Oxford Grill · Oxford City Council · Oxfordshire County Council · Oxford · St Giles

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