Islington Streets - Assisting Pedestrians and Shoppers

Assisting Pedestrians and Shoppers

We have introduced a new policy called ‘Islington Streets – Assisting Pedestrians and Shoppers’.

This policy aims to simplify the existing system for managing obstructions like tables and chairs, on our pavements. It will also enable us to meet our obligations to keep Islington as attractive, safe and easy as possible for everyone to move around.

We have consulted with businesses and residents on this policy. We have worked hard to balance commercial needs with the practical needs of residents – such as access for disabled people and those with pushchairs – and to support businesses fairly and equally.

New Licensing Fees

We have introduced a revised system of licence fees from 1 April 2007, applicable to businesses when their current licence expires.

The new fee will take into account the location of the business and the amount of space it wishes to use. It will also cover administration and the costs of marking out the designated area, so it is clear that you have the right to use it and to help people walk round it.

Who does this apply to?

This policy covers non-fixed or temporary objects that obstruct the pavement or street. It does not include objects placed on private forecourts or within trading pitches that are regulated by the Street Trading team. Objects include:

• tables and chairs
• skips
• building materials
• cranes
• scaffolds
• shoring
• hoardings

To find out more about this policy and the cost of the new licence fees, you can download the policy document by clicking on the link below.

Further information

To find out more about licensing tables and chairs, and how we manage obstructions on our streets, click on the Islington Streets link on the right hand side of this page for more information.

If you have any questions please contact our Highways team by calling 020 7527 2000 or email street.management@islington.gov.uk