Daytime vending banned on Sheriff St

…food trucks, stalls ordered off roadway

The Public Works Ministry has announced new measures requiring vendors and operators along Sheriff Street, Georgetown to remove trucks, caravans and stalls during daytime hours. In a notice issued on Monday, the Ministry said the move is aimed at keeping the roadway safe and accessible during peak traffic periods. Sheriff Street is known for its active commercial activity, which the Ministry acknowledged plays an important role in the surrounding community. Under the new directive, all trucks, caravans and stalls must be removed from the area between 06:00h and 18:00h. Vending will only be permitted outside of those hours.
The Ministry warned that any encumbrances found on the roadway or pedestrian pathways during the restricted period will be removed to maintain public order and ensure the free flow of traffic. Vendors and operators were also urged by the Ministry to cooperate with the measure to help keep the thoroughfare clear during the day. The Public Works Ministry has launched a campaign directing that all encumbrances from roadways be removed. Over the past months, the Ministry had issued several removal notices directing the immediate removal of all impediments from the roadway. Contractors had also been engaged to assist with the removal and disposal of derelict vehicles. According to prior statements by the Ministry, abandoned vehicles removed from public spaces will be transported to the Government’s derelict site along the Linden/Soesdyke Highway for disposal.
M&CC one-month notice
Likewise, on March 5, the Mayor and City Council (M&CC) of Georgetown had issued a public notice, giving property owners, vendors and residents of the city one month to remove any unauthorised encumbrances placed on municipal lands across the city. In the notice, the council said items placed on parapets, reserves, road shoulders, sidewalks and other public spaces without approval are in violation of the city’s municipal regulations. According to the Council, the action is being taken in keeping with Sections 9 and 10 (1) of the City Government By-laws and Sections 302 (24) and (25) under Miscellaneous Powers of the Council in the Municipal and District Councils Act, Chapter 28:01.
The Council explained that unauthorised encumbrances include sand, stone and other construction materials placed on parapets or reserves, as well as unauthorised signs, billboards or advertisements.
It also warned against the placement of boulders, barriers and other obstructions, and the erection of stalls, structures or other items on municipal lands without written approval from the council.