Milan has again backtracked on attempts to ban ice cream from its streets after midnight.
Following widespread criticism, the city council has done a U-turn on plans that would have cracked down on late-night snacking on its streets.
The council claimed the proposed ban was to protect the “tranquility” of residents, but for many a late-night ice cream is part of Italian culture.
Earlier this month, The local government of Milan presented a legislative starting document which would have banned serving ice cream and pizza outdoors in the northern Italian city late at night, starting May 17.
However, after widespread backlash, security adviser Marco Granelli said the local government had backed down.
He said the new law will instead focus on drinks, especially alcohol, and that ice cream and takeaways will not be banned.
The proposed ban would have covered 12 districts, starting at 12:30 a.m. Monday to Friday and 1:30 a.m. on weekends and holidays, applying only to outdoor tables.
Granelli previously said: “The goal is to find a balance between socialization and entertainment, and the peace and tranquility of the residents.”
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However, this is not the first time Milan has tried to ban ice cream.
In 2013, then-mayor Giuliano Pisapia attempted to implement similar measures.
Milan city authorities also proposed banning the sale of pizza while sitting at an outdoor table after midnight. Photo: iStock
But he also faced fierce backlash, including an “occupy ice cream” movement, which led him to back down.
After stepping back he is reported to have said, “People can eat ice cream day and night, wherever they want.”