Venice city council on Wednesday
banned new takeaway food shops in the lagoon city for three
years.
The move comes amid an 'urban decorum' drive by Mayor Luigi
Brugnaro, sources said.
It is aimed at stopping tourists picnicking on church and
bridge steps and leaving wrappers behind, they said.
The measure must now be backed up by the Veneto regional
government, the Corriere del Veneto newspaper said.
The decision is a "step forward in a long road," to keep the
city clear of tourist rubbish, said Cristina Giussani, head of
the Venice branch of the retailers' association Confesercenti.
The move follows the recent installation of two turnstiles to
restrict tourist access to the city.
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