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Umana Yana restaurant in Herne Hill

P003043 - 12 February 2025 to 03 April 2025

Presentations: 2
Presenters: 1
Economy Immigration

At a Glance

This petition concerning umana yana restaurant in herne hill was presented to Parliament 2 times by 1 MP.

Issue Summary

The petition highlights the disruption faced by Umana Yana, an independent restaurant in Herne Hill, due to telecommunication boxes placed outside its premises, causing a significant decline in footfall and revenue.

Action Requested

The petitioners request that the House of Commons urges the Government to bring forward legislation ensuring small businesses are not blocked from view by telecommunications equipment and that affected businesses like Umana Yana are compensated by telecoms companies for any disruption caused.

Key Facts

  • Umana Yana has been in operation for over 15 years.
  • Over 1700 people have signed petitions supporting the restaurant.
  • The restaurant has experienced a significant loss of revenue due to decreased footfall.
  • Telecom infrastructure is often placed without consideration for nearby shops.

Presentation Timeline

MPs presented this petition on the following dates. Each card shows the presenters and any recorded remarks.

Presented
03 April 2025
Dulwich and West Norwood
Presented
12 February 2025
Dulwich and West Norwood
I rise to present a petition on behalf of residents of Dulwich and West Norwood. The petition is in support of a restaurant called Umana Yana in Herne Hill in my constituency. It is a wonderful restaurant run by Deborah Monfries and her family, who are in the Public Gallery today. Deborah’s restaurant serves delicious Guyanese food, and I would commend it to all Members in the House. However, it has suffered a detriment in recent years as a consequence of the installation of enormous telecommunications cabinets that obscure the view of the restaurant for passing customers. The petitioners “therefore request that the House of Commons considers this issue and urges the Government to bring forward legislation to ensure small businesses are not blocked from view by telecommunications equipment, to ensure the removal of equipment affecting small businesses, like Umana Yana, and that businesses are duly compensated by the telecoms companies for disruption.” I would add that petitions online and locally have been signed by more than 1,700 local residents.
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