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A decision made (20.04.07) to approve the requests for alfresco areas at 9 Caledonia Place, 11 Cheapside, 27 Esplanade, The Town House and The 'S' Bar.

Subject:	Request for “Alfresco” Areas at:- 9 Caledonia Place (Bentley’s) 11 Cheapside Café 27 Esplanade The Town House, New Street The “S” Bar La Motte Street
Decision Reference:	MD–T–2007-0039		Exempt clause(s):
Type of Report: (oral or written)	Written		Person Giving Report (if oral):	N/A
Telephone or e-mail Meeting?	N/A		Report File ref:	I:Minister:2007:Ministerial Decisions:MD0039 Alfresco Areas x 5
Written report – Title	Request for “Alfresco” Areas at:- 9 Caledonia Place (Bentley’s) 11 Cheapside Café 27 Esplanade The Town House, New Street The “S” Bar La Motte Street
Written report – Author (name and job title)	Dave St George Transport Policy Manager
Decision(s): The Minister approved the request for “alfresco” areas at 9 Caledonia Place, 11 Cheapside, 27 Esplanade and The Town House New Street. The request for an alfresco area at the “S” bar was not approved.
Reason(s) for decision: “Alfresco” areas are normally supported where pedestrians can be safely accommodated, and there are no other obvious disadvantages to the public. With the expectation of the “S” Bar, where a valuable unloading bay would be lost and an alfresco area created in a potential hazardous position, the requests can be supported as they can be considered to contribute to the vibrancy and economy of the town centre.
Action required: Inform the Connétable of St Helier who administers requests for alfresco Licences under the Customary Law (Chose Publiques) (Jersey) Law 1993, as well as the applicants.
Signature: (Minister/ Assistant Minister)		Date of Decision:

Alfresco areas - requests

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A decision made (20.04.07) to approve the requests for alfresco areas at 9 Caledonia Place, 11 Cheapside, 27 Esplanade, The Town House and The 'S' Bar.