Milan has as soon as once more backed down on makes an attempt to ban ice cream from its streets after midnight.
Following widespread criticism, the town’s council has U-turned on its plans that may have cracked down on late night time snacking on its streets.
The council claimed the proposed ban was to guard the “tranquility” of residents, however for a lot of a late-night gelato is part of Italian tradition.
Earlier this month, Milan’s local government filed a legislative starting paper which might’ve banned the serving of ice cream and pizzas outside within the northern Italian metropolis late at night time, ranging from 17 Could.
Nonetheless, following a widespread backlash, safety councillor Marco Granelli has mentioned the native authorities has backed down.
He mentioned the brand new legislation will as a substitute give attention to drinks, particularly alcohol, and ice cream and takeaway meals won’t be banned.
The proposed ban would have lined 12 districts, kicking in from 12.30am on weekdays, and 1.30am on weekends and public holidays, making use of to outside tables solely.
Mr Granelli beforehand mentioned: “The purpose is to hunt a stability between socialising and leisure, and the peace and tranquility of residents.”
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Nonetheless, this is not the primary time Milan has made an try and ban ice cream.
Again in 2013, the then mayor Giuliano Pisapia tried to implement comparable measures.
Metropolis authorities in Milan had additionally proposed a ban on the sale of pizza whereas sitting at a desk exterior after midnight. Pic: iStock
However he too confronted a fierce backlash, together with a reported ‘occupy gelato’ motion, which led to him backing down.
He was reported as having mentioned after backtracking: “Folks can eat ice cream day and night time, wherever they like.”