OUTDOOR licences for seating areas for cafés, coffee shops, pubs and restaurants has been slashed across Malvern.
As part of efforts to support hospitality businesses and town centres Malvern Hills District Council (MHDC) is offering a 70 per cent discount on pavement licences, applying to both new applications and renewals until March 2028.
Pavement licences allow hospitality businesses selling food and drink to place tables and chairs on public footpaths outside their premises to help create a more vibrant, café culture-style atmosphere.
They can also be used for other types of removable furniture, such as counters or stalls for selling food and drink outside, heaters, benches and other types of seating.
Businesses are reminded they must apply for or renew a licence before placing any furniture on the pavement to ensure it is done safely and in line with regulations.
Furniture placed without a licence, or left overnight, could be removed by licensing officers.
Councillor Beverley Nielsen, cabinet member for Economic Development and Tourism at MHDC, said: “We want our businesses across the Malvern Hills District to thrive, and outdoor seating and displays play a big part in this.
“They create vibrant, welcoming and engaging spaces in our towns and villages for people to spend time and support local traders”.
For more or to renew a licence visit www.worcsregservices.gov.uk, call 01905 822799 or email [email protected].
