Street Trading and Pavement Licensing Sub Committee - 17 December 2025

The meeting opened with Councillor Martin moving, and Councillor Clegg seconding, a motion to elect Councillor Clemens as Chairman for the session. The Democratic Officer briefed the council on an emergency evacuation and the associated domestic procedures. In line with the Council’s Code of Conduct, Councillor Clegg disclosed her membership of Falmouth Town Council and confirmed she had not been involved in that body’s decision‑making regarding the application under discussion.

The Sub‑Committee examined a request for street‑trading consent for Mr Michael Parratt, operating as Freebird Brewing @ Tipsy Trailer Adventures Ltd. The Licensing Officer presented the applicant’s submission, which outlined a seasonal operation (June‑August and December), a focus on sustainable, locally sourced products, the use of stainless‑steel cups to reduce waste, and plans to position the horse‑box near an existing pizza business to minimise pavement impact. The applicant also proposed a service shelf that could serve as a bar, indicated that mulled wine would be offered in winter, and emphasized that the venture would attract tourists and be managed carefully to limit any licensable‑activity issues.

During the question‑and‑answer segment, the applicant clarified several operational details, including his prior experience running food stalls at The Hideaway in Ponsanooth, at a venue in Flushing, and at seasonal markets in Fowey and Wadebridge. He provided dimensions for the horse‑box, trailer, and service hatch, identified nearby premises, and acknowledged that parking could become problematic during peak periods.

Representatives from two external bodies voiced objections. The Falmouth Town Council representative raised concerns about the narrowness of the pavement and the potential for obstruction, as well as the risk of alcohol‑related anti‑social behaviour and the possibility of drinks being taken onto the beach. The Falmouth Bay Residents Association, speaking on behalf of local residents, objected on the grounds that the proposed site is a quiet, family‑oriented residential road, which they deemed unsuitable for alcohol sales.

The Sub‑Committee recorded the representations and the applicant’s responses, but the excerpt does not include a final resolution on the street‑trading consent. Further details on the committee’s decision, if any, are contained in the full minutes for item STSC/4.