Apply for pavement licence, businesses told
Businesses in Mid Wales are being reminded to apply for a pavement licence if they are looking to extend outside.
Many firm within the county have already seen the benefits of new social-distancing measures, which aim to keep town centre businesses open while also keeping staff and customers safe.
Powys County Council has reminded owners they must apply for a pavement licence to utilise the outside space and other public areas.
Councillor Heulwen Hulme, cabinet member for highways, said: “To make sure our town centres remain both resilient and safe during the coronavirus pandemic, it has been necessary to find practical solutions to allow businesses to trade whilst ensuring social distancing measures can be maintained.
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“By introducing wider pavements, or reclaiming parts of the highway or other public areas, we are managing to create areas that businesses can utilise for their customers and which also gives pedestrians and shoppers the space they need to stay safe and visit the town centres with confidence.
“However, it is important businesses using this extra space remember to apply for a pavement licence to do so legally.
"Our town centre liaison officers would be happy to help them, where necessary.”
Each application will be assessed and consulted on its own merits.
Businesses must demonstrate they can operate within social-distancing regulations and highway rules to ensure the safety of customers and members of the public.
For further details or to apply for a pavement licence, visit en.powys.gov.uk/pavementlicence
