Three pubs along a historic stretch of the River Thames are allowed to keep their outside seating after a dispute with a local Labour-run council, according to reports. The council had ordered the removal of dozens of riverside seats, prompting outrage from local residents and supporters who say the seating is important to the pubs’ operation and the character of the riverside area. Coverage describes the action as being triggered by a complaint, with one report stating the order followed a single complaint. Local supporters rallied to challenge the decision, arguing against the removal. The reports indicate the pubs ultimately “triumph” in the dispute, with the seating being retained rather than removed as previously ordered. While the reports focus on the reaction from locals, they also frame the council’s move as an enforcement action related to the outside seating overlooking the Thames. The details of the decision-making process, the specific council regulations involved, and any formal appeal steps are not provided in the supplied excerpts.