Introduction to illegal street trading

Closed 9 Jan 2015

Opened 8 Dec 2014

Contact

Caroline Shaw

020 7974 6797

marketconsultations@camden.gov.uk

Overview

 
The growing popularity of busy areas in Camden has attracted a steady flow of nuisance street trading. This includes ice cream vans, vehicles that move from street to street, hot dog sellers, peanut vendors and unlicensed street entertainers.
 
This has led to complaints from residents, businesses and users of these areas. Complaints include noise nuisance, littering, unpleasant smells and concerns about the healthy eating agenda in front of schools. Illegal trading also causes obstructions to traffic flow causing frustration and delays for users.

Why your views matter

The Council has developed proposals stop ice cream trading in the following areas within the borough due to obstruction of the highway in the following locations.
 
• Montague Place, outside The British Museum, WC1
• Bedford Square, outside Bedford Square Gardens, Bloomsbury, WC1
• Bloomsbury Street, outside The British Museum, WC1
• Great Russell Street, outside The British Museum, WC1
• Russell Square, along highway roads, WC1
 
We are also planning to prohibit ice cream trading in any street, or part of streets or side streets within 65 metres of any exit used by children from the following premises:
 
• Primary Schools
• Under 5 Centres
• Day Nurseries
• Secondary Schools
• Special Schools
 
This is your opportunity to let us know what you think of the proposals.
We are collecting your views until Friday 9 January 2015.

What happens next

A full report will be published online on Wednesday 28 January 2015 involving the views of all participants. These views will help the Council shape future of Ice cream street trading, from the feedback received.

Areas

  • All Areas

Audiences

  • Black and minority ethnic groups
  • Businesses
  • Community and voluntary groups
  • Health service users
  • Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender groups
  • Local groups and organisations
  • Other local service providers
  • Parents
  • Police
  • Pupils
  • Residents
  • School staff
  • Ward Councillors
  • Young people

Interests

  • Business and local economy
  • Community and living
  • Education
  • Environment
  • Leisure
  • Social care and health
  • Transport and streets