During the spring local businesses and residents in the St Martin's Lane area highlighted the problems to the St James's Councillors, caused by large walking tour groups with the pavements being obstructed and creating a noise nuisance by using loud hailers.
Harry Potter tours are a particular problem in Cecil Court and Godwin's Court.
The Council contacted five tour companies to put measures in place to mitigate the problems caused to residents and businesses. Four companies have come back to the Council with positive responses stating they will reduce size of groups, hours of tours, not obstruct businesses and not use amplification.
St James's councillor Louise Hyams says:
"Now that the Covid-19 pandemic has receded, it is good to see many visitors are returning but it is a shame that come walking tour companies are not considering their impact on local residents and business. If you experience these problems in your areas then please let us know".