Highways tables and chairs

To place tables, chairs or other temporary furniture on the pavement in England and Wales you require a licence from your local authority.

Before you apply

Please read through the guidance notes below carefully before completing the application form.   

Current Highways Tables and Chairs / Street Cafe Consent application forms and guidance notes:

Fees

Fees are listed on our fee schedule

Pay for a licence 

You can pay for your licence online here:

Pay for a highways tables and chairs licence

Applications received

Applicant Location Times Articles to be sold Furniture Last Date
Mehmet Rasit Demirci trading as Hallows Café front of Hallows Café on the pathway on 18 Allhallows Bedford MK40 1LJ  Monday to Sunday 07:00 - 22:30 hot and cold drinks and foods, non alcoholic (tea, coffee, burgers, sandwiches) 3 tables, 12 chairs, 2 barriers 1 May 2024
Star Café (Bedford) Ltd trading as Star Café front and side of 14 Allhallows, Bedford  Monday to Saturday 07.00 to 17.00 and Sunday 08.00 to 15.00 teas, coffees, English breakfasts, and lunches 20 chairs, 9 barriers, 11 poles, 5 tables, 1 gazebo 13 May 2024
Anglian Café Limited trading as Caffe Amore area in front of 51 Midland Road, Bedford, MK40 1PW surrounded by metal barriers measuring 4.6m x 3.8m Monday to Saturday 08:00 to 18:30 and Sunday 09:00 to 17:30 hot and cold food, non-alcoholic drinks 6 tables, 20 chairs, barriers consisting of 3 panels and 4 bases, 1 gazebo 22 July 2024
Luan Xhukellari trading as Bar Citrus area at the front of the property at 29 Harpur Street, Bedford, MK40 1LA  Monday to Sunday 10:30 to 15:30 food and drink including alcoholic beverages, coffee and bar snacks 3 tables, 6 chairs, 3 barriers 23 July 2024
Wicklewoo Limited trading as Frescoes Coffee House  area to the side of the café Frescoes Coffee House, 20 Mill Street, Bedford, MK40 3HD, in adjacent Howard Street  Monday to Saturday 08:30 to 23:00 and Sunday 10:00 to 22:00 coffee, hot and cold beverages, soft drinks, food, alcohol, evening light bites  5 tables, 20 chairs, 6 barriers 9 August 2024

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