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Greenwich park ice cream van sparks legal battle with council

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Greenwich Council seeks to prohibit ice cream vans from operating on King William Walk next to Greenwich Park, responding to resident complaints about congestion. The council's initial decision faced a legal challenge from ice cream operator Paul St Hilaire Sr, who argued it was not legally justified. A court ruling required the council to re-run a public consultation, which revealed that 16 of 25 respondents supported the prohibition. Councillor Pat Slattery stated the council is not "anti-ice cream" and highlighted the presence of other vendors in the area. Director Azuka Onuorah warned that the prohibition would remain in effect pending any further legal challenges.

The council leader, Anthony Okereke, affirmed their love for ice cream, emphasizing that the council is not enacting a ban on ice cream in Greenwich. Greenwich Council previously spent £52,000 on legal fees related to the case, reflecting the significance of the issue. The outcome of the council's motion will influence local business operations and community satisfaction.

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