The council voted to prohibit itinerant ice cream trading on King William Walk, prompted by safety and environmental health concerns. A second public consultation revealed significant support for this ban from the community, with 72% in favor. The decision was based on worries over pedestrian safety due to queuing on the busy thoroughfare. The St Hilaire family intends to appeal the decision, despite the council maintaining that they are not opposed to ice cream trading overall, just in this specific location.
The council meeting revealed that the public consultation showed significant majority support for prohibiting ice cream vending in King William Walk, with safety and health concerns raised.
Cllr Smith emphasized that the council is not against ice cream trading itself but has concerns over pedestrian safety due to unregulated trading in crowded areas.
The St Hilaire family, operators of the ice cream business, expressed hope to appeal the council's decision, fighting to continue their operations despite the restrictions imposed.
Despite the controversy, local authorities cited pedestrian safety, environmental health, and preservation of historic character as key reasons for prohibiting itinerant ice cream trading.
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