A shop owner in East London has been ordered to pay a total of £1,315 after his pavement display was found to be sticking too far out onto a busy street.
The owner of Poundsave Superstore, located at 13–15 Ripple Road, Barking, pleaded guilty at Barkingside Magistrates' Court to breaching his street trading conditions.
The Pavement Obstruction
The incident came to light during a proactive council patrol on 18 March 2025. Enforcement officers discovered that the shop's street display was extending approximately 50 centimetres beyond its permitted boundary.
The local authority stated that this obstruction reduced the available space for pedestrians and created a potential hazard in the bustling town-centre location, compromising public safety.
From Fine to Court
In an initial attempt to resolve the matter without prosecution, the council issued a £100 Fixed Penalty Notice to Mr Husaini on 25 March 2025.
He was given 14 days to settle the fine and was sent several reminders warning that failure to pay would result in court action. After the final reminder expired without payment, the fixed penalty was withdrawn, and the case was escalated for prosecution.
The Court's Ruling
At the hearing on 4 November 2025, the magistrates imposed a £439 fine, along with a £176 victim surcharge and £700 in costs. The total court bill of £1,315 must be paid within 28 days.
Councillor Syed Ghani, Cabinet Member for Enforcement and Community Safety, commented on the case, emphasising that the council will act when necessary. He said: "Street trading rules are in place to keep our pavements safe and accessible for everyone… Most [businesses] do comply but action will be taken against those who don't."
