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 website

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Summary

The Corporate Committee of Hackney Council noted the statutory and policy framework for public realm licensing. They commented on the balance between business support, economic growth, accessibility, resident protection, and enforceable licence conditions. The committee also noted the need for final reviews by Legal, Highways, Finance, and Governance Services before publication.

Full council record

Decision

RESOLVED:

  1. To note the statutory and policy framework governing public realm licensing across Markets, Shop Fronts & Street Trading;
  2. To comment on the balance between business support, inclusive economic growth, accessibility, resident protection and enforceable licence conditions;
  3. 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.

Supporting Documents

11 2026 Public Realm Licensing Update report docx.pdf

Details

OutcomeRecommendations Approved
Decision date2 Jun 2026