District Judge Sarah Turnock ruled that the council's decision to prohibit ice cream selling in King William Walk was legally unsound due to procedural breaches. She noted that the council had failed to include a detailed draft of the new policy in public notices, resulting in prejudice to Mr. St Hilaire, who had long been a trader in that area. This ruling necessitated a new public consultation to properly address the concerns of affected parties.
Paul St Hilaire Jr expressed disappointment in needing a court order to compel the council to follow proper procedures, emphasizing the public expense involved. He highlighted the inconsistency of allowing a Royal Museums ice cream van while simultaneously blocking his father's long-standing trade. This raises questions about the fairness and transparency of the council's policy-making process, particularly in relation to established local traders like his father.
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