Frequently Asked Questions: Town centre management
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Town centre management FAQs
Q: Town Centre Enquiries: I want to hold a street collection in the High Street. What do I need to do?
Q: Town Centre Enquiries: I want to leaflet in the High Street – can I do this?
No. Handing out leaflets or flyers in the High Street is not permitted. The Essex Act (1987) prohibits handing out of flyers which promote hotels, restaurants, any other place of refreshment, shops, theatres, or other places of amusement or recreation. Such activities are expressly forbidden within the designated (controlled) area. The Council cannot legally give consent to anybody wishing to carry out those types of promotion.
Q: Town Centre Enquiries: I want to have a promotional stand in the High Street – how can I do this?
Q: Town Centre Enquiries: What sites are available to hire in Southend High Street?
Q: Town Centre Enquiries: Busking - I want to busk in the High Street – can I do this?
Q: Town Centre Enquiries: Stallholder enquiries – Farmers Market