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To: North Hertfordshire Council

Allow Secret Garden in Hitchin to open on a Sunday

Provide a licence for Secret Garden in Sun Street, Hitchin to open for a period of time on a Sunday.

Why is this important?

The Secret Garden in Hitchin, is an indoor play area for young children used by many local parents based in Hitchin and the surrounding towns and villages. This facility is currently unable to open on a Sunday due to the concerns of local residents who suggest that it might create noise. However other restaurant businesses including a large Turkish restaurant underneath are permitted to trade throughout the day. The noise levels created by Secret Garden would be no more than is created by these other businesses. The play facility provides a much needed community business in the town centre which is sadly lacking in communal play areas. There are few facilities that exist in the town centre to support parents with young children, particularly at the weekend. The opening of Secret Garden on a Sunday would provide a much needed haven for parents particularly on a wet day. Please offer your support in persuading the council to permit the business to open on a sunday, even if it is on a trial basis. Thank you.

Hitchin

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Updates

2016-07-07 09:01:53 +0100

100 signatures reached

2016-07-06 20:19:59 +0100

50 signatures reached

2016-07-06 16:41:00 +0100

25 signatures reached

2016-07-06 09:41:17 +0100

10 signatures reached