Council busybodies ban landlords from giving customers lifts to remote restaurant

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Council busybodies have banned an award-winning restaurant from giving its customers a lift from the station.The Michelin-Guide listed Hansom in Bedale, North Yorkshire, had given patrons a lift to their restaurant - which is eight miles from the nearest train station in Northallerton.But North Yorkshire Council has now said the restaurant must get the correct paperwork to continue the service.A letter sent in November to owners Ruth and Mark Hansom said the pair needs a "a private hire operator's licence" and a licence for vehicle and drivers involved.

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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say Mrs Hansom was the first woman to be named Young National Chef of the Year, was a finalist on the Great British Menu, and opened her restaurant in 2024.North Yorkshire Council told the owners: "This is because while there is no separate charge made for the journey, there is deemed to be a commercial benefit for the restaurant."The letter then set out the different licences available, the cheapest of...

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