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Park barbecue ban revoked by Islington Council | Park barbecue ban revoked by Islington Council |
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Barbecues are back on the menu in north London after a council revoked its ban on cooking over charcoal in parks. | Barbecues are back on the menu in north London after a council revoked its ban on cooking over charcoal in parks. |
Islington Council was one of numerous authorities to prohibit the grilling of food in its parks. | Islington Council was one of numerous authorities to prohibit the grilling of food in its parks. |
But councillors have had a rethink and now say they can "trust" residents to act responsibly. | But councillors have had a rethink and now say they can "trust" residents to act responsibly. |
Opponents of the ban said they were pleased at the news they can once again cook outdoors in locations such as Highbury Fields. | Opponents of the ban said they were pleased at the news they can once again cook outdoors in locations such as Highbury Fields. |
'Shriek with fury' | 'Shriek with fury' |
Julian Lefevre, 29, a management consultant from Islington, said: "Good news. Banning barbecues summed up the very worst of local authorities. | Julian Lefevre, 29, a management consultant from Islington, said: "Good news. Banning barbecues summed up the very worst of local authorities. |
"I despair of such footling, meddling, high-minded interference by people who hold sway over our lives. | "I despair of such footling, meddling, high-minded interference by people who hold sway over our lives. |
"It's the sort of thing that makes you want to shriek with fury when the council tax bill arrives." | "It's the sort of thing that makes you want to shriek with fury when the council tax bill arrives." |
He added: "Let's hope this outbreak of common sense is contagious among local politicians in London." | He added: "Let's hope this outbreak of common sense is contagious among local politicians in London." |
"No barbecue" signs have been removed from the borough's parks. | "No barbecue" signs have been removed from the borough's parks. |
Councillor Paul Smith, of Islington Council, said: "We're on our residents' side and want them to enjoy our parks as much as possible. Scrapping the barbecue ban offers something new for summer. | Councillor Paul Smith, of Islington Council, said: "We're on our residents' side and want them to enjoy our parks as much as possible. Scrapping the barbecue ban offers something new for summer. |
"Most people living in Islington don't have a garden and this gives everyone the chance to enjoy their own barbecue in our public spaces. | "Most people living in Islington don't have a garden and this gives everyone the chance to enjoy their own barbecue in our public spaces. |
"We believe we can trust our residents to use barbecues responsibly and clean up when they leave, without endless rules and regulations." | "We believe we can trust our residents to use barbecues responsibly and clean up when they leave, without endless rules and regulations." |
The neighbouring borough of Camden continues to enforce a strict ban on barbecues. | The neighbouring borough of Camden continues to enforce a strict ban on barbecues. |
A statement on its website claimed the ban prevents "fire and injury risks". | A statement on its website claimed the ban prevents "fire and injury risks". |
Brian "the Grillmaster" George, president of the National Barbecue Association of the UK, said: "The ban was ridiculous in the first place. | |
"It is the case that disposable barbecues should not be used in public places. | |
"But to put a blanket ban on barbecues is ludicrous." | |
He added: "It is one more example of the nanny state." | |
The announcement comes days after Prime Minister David Cameron and US president Barack Obama were pictured serving up barbecued bangers to guests in the garden of 10 Downing Street. | The announcement comes days after Prime Minister David Cameron and US president Barack Obama were pictured serving up barbecued bangers to guests in the garden of 10 Downing Street. |
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