ENFORCEMENT ACTION TAKEN IN SLIEMA

In a joint action carried out this morning by the Malta Tourism Authority and representatives of the Lands' department and the Police force, a number of enforcement measures were carried out upon various catering establishments in the Sliema Ferries' area, wherein rules and regulations relative to public hindrances, obstacles and pedestrian access were not being observed.  Many complaints have been received from a large number of individuals as well as from the Sliema Local Council with regards to rampant abuses in this regard.

Workers from Lands Department removing unauthorised street furniture obstructing pedestrian areas in Sliema Ferries

MTA officials were on site to ensure that the establishments concerned come into line with the relevant legislation regulating outdoor tables and chairs and pedestrian access, whereas Lands department officials were at hand to remove obstacles to the public, where necessary.  Over a fortnight ago, the owners of the establishments concerned were informed that they had two weeks in which to regularize their position and conform to the relevant regulations, otherwise appropriate remedial action would be taken.  Similar steps are planned to be taken in other areas around Malta and Gozo, where applicable, in an effort to ensure conformity to the relevant regulations.