Greenwich pub fights to keep riverside seating
Bosses at a Greenwich riverside pub could have to call time on most of its outdoor seating area after the council demanded its removal.Greenwich Council says the tables that snake around the Thames Path at the Trafalgar Tavern are "visual clutter". The council, which said this "prevents people from enjoying the view of the river, and it doesn't provide access", has issued an enforcement notice to remove the tables.Landlord Frank Dowling told BBC London: "I don't think there's a problem, because there's a 5ft walkway. So maybe there is the minor inconvenience of walking around someone."
The council's notice is a move that has angered many, including the Jones family, who are regular visitors. "I think there's still space for them to bring prams and things like that through and there's still bikes and things like that that come through," one family member said."I think it would be a shame if they got rid of it because it's a lovely area."
Another family member said: "It is a bit busy when there's bikes and things coming past but it's part of the experience."I think this is a lovely classic pub so I think it should stay."It's lovely being by the river, seeing all the sights, it's just an amazing place. It's got a really nice energy about it."The Tavern has appealed against the council's enforcement notice, saying it could lead to more than 70 job losses.
A Royal Borough of Greenwich spokesperson said: "We have been notified that the Trafalgar Tavern has appealed [against] the enforcement notice to the Planning Inspectorate and a hearing is scheduled for later this summer."In the circumstances it would not be appropriate for the council to make any further comment at this stage."The Tavern dates back to 1837, having been a notable hub for merchants, sailors and politicians.
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