Local beachgoers face warmer summer days after this 'ridiculous' ban!
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The summer heat often calls for a cooling refreshment, especially during a day out on the beach.
However, a local council's recent move left many beachgoers scratching their heads in disbelief.
A long-time ice cream vendor has been barred from selling their sweet treats on some of Queensland's most popular beaches.
The decision sparked a wave of outrage among locals and was deemed by many as an attack on a cherished summer tradition.
For over two decades, Hey Gelati Man has been a familiar sight on North Stradbroke Island's Home Beach and Cylinder Beach.
The Hey Gelati Man truck brought joy to children and adults alike with the promise of a cool reprieve from the summer heat.
However, the Redland City Council recently put a stop to this.
The council ordered Hey Gelati Man owner Deb Bliss to bring her operations to the car parks behind the beaches instead.
The council's decision received a mix of confusion and frustration.
Hey Gelati Man's ice cream truck had been a fixture on the area's beaches.
Deb Bliss was the current owner of Hey Gelati Man. She bought the business from Craig Frampton, who served the local community for 36 years.
'Hey Gelati Man is no longer allowed to operate on Home Beach and Cylinder Beach due to council regulations deeming it unsafe,' she wrote about the disappointing decision on social media.
'I have been trying to fight the decision but not getting anywhere.'
The council's sudden change of heart after two decades raised questions about the nature of public spaces and their role in communities.
The issue came to light after a tourist's social media post praising the convenience of beachside ice cream caught the council's attention.
However, a council spokesperson could not clarify why the truck was only now considered a hazard after two decades of operations.
Hey Gelati Man's supplier, Delizia Gelato and Sorbet, pointed out the absurdity of the council's concerns.
'Yes, you read that right: it's safer to buy a gelato in a carpark with moving cars than it is on a beach with no vehicles,' they wrote in a message.
Several beachgoers believed that the council's priorities were misplaced.
'Instead of worrying about the 20 km/h the gelati truck does on the beach, they should police the i***** doing 80 km/h down Main Beach while children run in and out of the surf,' a frustrated local lamented.
The council spokesman stated that mobile vendors could operate under a Temporary Commercial Use of Open Space permit.
These vendors may put up shop in designated locations, including six spots on the island.
However, loyal customers argued that relocating the truck detracts from the quintessential beach experience.
As the community rallies behind Hey Gelati Man, the story should be a reminder of the importance of local establishments.
The beach is more than just a place to swim and sunbathe; it's a space where memories are made.
What do you think about the council's decision to ban the ice cream business on the beach? Is it a sensible safety measure or an unnecessary interference with a harmless tradition? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below!
However, a local council's recent move left many beachgoers scratching their heads in disbelief.
A long-time ice cream vendor has been barred from selling their sweet treats on some of Queensland's most popular beaches.
The decision sparked a wave of outrage among locals and was deemed by many as an attack on a cherished summer tradition.
For over two decades, Hey Gelati Man has been a familiar sight on North Stradbroke Island's Home Beach and Cylinder Beach.
Hey Gelati Man was a small business run by Deb Bliss for years. Image Credit: Facebook/Hey Gelati Man
The Hey Gelati Man truck brought joy to children and adults alike with the promise of a cool reprieve from the summer heat.
However, the Redland City Council recently put a stop to this.
The council ordered Hey Gelati Man owner Deb Bliss to bring her operations to the car parks behind the beaches instead.
The council's decision received a mix of confusion and frustration.
Hey Gelati Man's ice cream truck had been a fixture on the area's beaches.
Deb Bliss was the current owner of Hey Gelati Man. She bought the business from Craig Frampton, who served the local community for 36 years.
'Hey Gelati Man is no longer allowed to operate on Home Beach and Cylinder Beach due to council regulations deeming it unsafe,' she wrote about the disappointing decision on social media.
'I have been trying to fight the decision but not getting anywhere.'
The council's sudden change of heart after two decades raised questions about the nature of public spaces and their role in communities.
The issue came to light after a tourist's social media post praising the convenience of beachside ice cream caught the council's attention.
However, a council spokesperson could not clarify why the truck was only now considered a hazard after two decades of operations.
Hey Gelati Man's supplier, Delizia Gelato and Sorbet, pointed out the absurdity of the council's concerns.
'Yes, you read that right: it's safer to buy a gelato in a carpark with moving cars than it is on a beach with no vehicles,' they wrote in a message.
Several beachgoers believed that the council's priorities were misplaced.
'Instead of worrying about the 20 km/h the gelati truck does on the beach, they should police the i***** doing 80 km/h down Main Beach while children run in and out of the surf,' a frustrated local lamented.
The council spokesman stated that mobile vendors could operate under a Temporary Commercial Use of Open Space permit.
These vendors may put up shop in designated locations, including six spots on the island.
However, loyal customers argued that relocating the truck detracts from the quintessential beach experience.
As the community rallies behind Hey Gelati Man, the story should be a reminder of the importance of local establishments.
The beach is more than just a place to swim and sunbathe; it's a space where memories are made.
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