St Ives restaurant allowed two benches instead of three

Summarised from BBC Cornwall's report · Updated 5 Nov, 22:10 · Archive

Councillors have agreed to let Balcony Bar And Kitchen in St Ives keep two benches outside instead of three.

Councillors in Cornwall have compromised on a dispute over benches outside Balcony Bar And Kitchen in St Ives. Neighbouring businesses complained the three benches were blocking entrances and damaging trade, with concerns about access being restricted to a gallery and children running between tables. The seating area was also only 1.47 metres from the road instead of the required 2 metres.

The council's Street Trading and Pavement Licensing Committee agreed to renew a licence for two benches as a proportionate compromise. Owner David Fox said he wished to maintain positive relations with neighbouring businesses and that staff regularly cleaned the surrounding area and managed the outdoor seating.

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• Compromise over restaurant's harbourside benchesCouncillors agree to let business have two benches instead of three.BBC Cornwall · 5 Nov, 15:11

In this story: Balcony Bar And Kitchen · St Ives · Cornwall Council · David Fox

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