For the third year running, Hotel Indigo Manchester - Victoria Station has picked up TripAdvisor's 2022 Travelers’ Choice Award. The award was bestowed on the city centre hotel earlier this month for ‘demonstrating a commitment to excellence’.
11.05.2022 - 00:23 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
During lockdown, when restrictions meant sitting inside bars and eateries was banned, the al-fresco culture boomed across Manchester. It saw councils given the chance to essentially 'fast track' road closures, meaning they were able to swiftly pedestrianise roads outside so they could stay open and seat customers on the street.
However, last year, these were revoked again, meaning venues were forced to apply for Traffic Protection Orders (TPOs) a process that comes at a cost and can take 18 months or more to be approved. Today, (May 10), pubs and restaurants were given the green light to make outdoor eating and drinking a permanent fixture.
But, the announcement made in the Queen's Speech only lets councils grant 'pavement licenses' on a permanent basis. For many, seating customers on the pavements outside was something they had introduced long before the global virus emerged.
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The Government said it would be 'ensuring everyone can continue to benefit from al fresco dining', with the The Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill aiming to 'drive local growth' in a bid to further regenerate local authority areas. Under the plans the Government said it was 'simplifying and standardising the process for local plans so that they are produced more quickly and are easier for communities to influence'.
Manchester's hospitality venues have today reacted to the news, with many claiming Tuesday's announcement will 'do nothing to help' as they continue to call for permanent road closures to increase outdoor seating capacity. One of those is Alvarium owner Braddan Quayle, who has previously spoken out about his worries
For the third year running, Hotel Indigo Manchester - Victoria Station has picked up TripAdvisor's 2022 Travelers’ Choice Award. The award was bestowed on the city centre hotel earlier this month for ‘demonstrating a commitment to excellence’.
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