Public Realm Licensing Update: Policies for Tables, Chairs, A-Boards, Shop Fronts, Markets and Street Trading
June 2, 2026 Corporate Committee (Committee) Approved View on council websiteThis summary is generated by AI from the council’s published record and supporting documents. Check the full council record and source link before relying on it.
Summary
The Corporate Committee of Hackney Council approved recommendations on 02/06/2026. The committee noted the statutory and policy framework for public realm licensing, commented on the balance between business support and resident protection, and noted the need for final reviews before publication.
Full council record
Decision
RESOLVED:
- To note the statutory and policy framework governing public realm licensing across Markets, Shop Fronts & Street Trading;
- To comment on the balance between business support, inclusive economic growth, accessibility, resident protection and enforceable licence conditions;
- To note the need for final Legal, Highways, Finance and Governance Services review before publication, particularly where the paper summarises legal powers, enforcement tools, licence durations and delegated decision routes.
Related Meeting
Corporate Committee - Tuesday 2 June 2026 6.30 pm on June 2, 2026
Supporting Documents
Details
| Outcome | Recommendations Approved |
| Decision date | 2 Jun 2026 |