Limits set for the placement of tables and chairs in the historical centre.
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20 Jul 2018
/ 08:51
CORFU. The incident 10 days ago - which fortunately didn΄t have serious consequences - when an ambulance had to get past obstacles in order to reach a spot in the old town, prompted the authorities into implementing measures.
Lines have now been drawn on the pavements defining the areas available for cafes, restaurants and bars to place their tables and chairs. Photos were taken in the area between Pentofanero and Spilia to see whether or not businesses have complied.
This is the report in Enimerosi written by Christina Gerekou on 10th July:
"The ambulance was called out when someone fainted in Pinia, in the heart of the historical centre. With a police escort it attempted to get through the pedestrianized area, coming up against bollards as well as tables and chairs which have, yet again this year, taken up the space for pedestrians.
Despite the Municipality's claims that it will demarcate the areas allowed for local businesses and even though there have been occasional efforts to clamp down on offenders, it seems that nothing has changed. The Deputy Mayor for Business and Trade Aris Balis told ERT Corfu that the Municipal Police doesn't have enough personnel to inspect and control the tables and chairs."
See the photos here.
This is the report in Enimerosi written by Christina Gerekou on 10th July:
"The ambulance was called out when someone fainted in Pinia, in the heart of the historical centre. With a police escort it attempted to get through the pedestrianized area, coming up against bollards as well as tables and chairs which have, yet again this year, taken up the space for pedestrians.
Despite the Municipality's claims that it will demarcate the areas allowed for local businesses and even though there have been occasional efforts to clamp down on offenders, it seems that nothing has changed. The Deputy Mayor for Business and Trade Aris Balis told ERT Corfu that the Municipal Police doesn't have enough personnel to inspect and control the tables and chairs."
See the photos here.
