City Centre Emergency Spill Out Measures Consolidation

Overview

From Summer 2020, a number of temporary measures were introduced to support the reopening of hospitality under strict social distancing restrictions in line with pandemic guidelines. These measures, supported by Temporary Pavement Licences, enabled the spill-out of outdoor sitting areas. Footway widenings, footway diversions and parklets were gradually introduced and welcomed by customers, business owners and Business Improvement Districts (BIDs).

With all social distancing restrictions ending and life returning to ‘normal’, the Council has undertaken a review of the measures that were implemented to determine whether they remain viable for retaining as permanent features. The permanent footways would be constructed using the same materials present at each location, including conservation kerbs and stone or concrete paving slabs.

The locations are summarised in the table and plan below:

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Subject to the outcome of the consultation, the recommended actions to the above measures would look to commence during summer 2023. The exact timescales and sequencing would depend upon traffic management requirements at the time, but we would always try to minimise any disruption.

Please note there is a separate consultation covering the Snow Hill and City Centre Public Realm Improvements ongoing. To see the information and respond to the survey for this project please visit the site following this link: https://www.birminghambeheard.org.uk/economy/ccshpublicrealm/

What happens next

Your responses will be used solely for this consultation and will be kept confidential. Any comments used will be kept anonymous and individuals will not be identified.

Your personal data will be held by Birmingham City Council as the data controller This survey is being conducted in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018 and General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) and if you would like to know more about our Data Protection Policy please visit www.birmingham.gov.uk/privacy.

By filling out the survey you are giving permission for Birmingham City Council to use the data for the purposes outlined above.