Raising pavements, obstructing parapets illegal

The City Council is advising business-owners against carrying out construction and other unauthorised works to its pavements and bridges, which is illegal.

In a press release, the Council said it is concerned about the arbitrary elevation of portions of its pavements in front of some business and bridges, and barriers placed on parapets, particularly along Regent and Water streets and other central areas in Georgetown.

“Such actions have resulted in an uneven and untidy arrangement disrupting the