Street markets and pub marquees could become permanent features for the hospitality industry, under an extension of the pandemic regulations planned by the government.
Additional seating for cafes and restaurants would also be part of a new government consultation, with hospitality venues forced to increase outdoor capacity earlier in the year in an effort to welcome people back after the lockdown.
The plans have been welcomed by the industry, but some want the government to go further, and restrict inner city and town traffic to encourage people to dine and drink in outdoor seating.
The hospitality sector wants ministers to go further to retain outdoor seating in the streets by restricting traffic
Only some of the rules brought in during the pandemic will be looked at in the consultation, with an announcement from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government excluding al fresco street dining, with many councils ending the schemes – despite the…
