Knokke-Heist withdraws all 26 beach concessions after suspension by the Council of State

The municipality of Knokke-Heist has revoked all 26 beach bar concessions following a suspension by the Council of State. This decision affects 24 beach bars and 2 children's parks across four zones. The revocation comes after some operators contested the awarding process, leading the Council to find that the municipality had not adequately assessed candidates' ability to pay the high concession fees and compliance with urban planning regulations. As a result, all selected candidates now face uncertainty just five months before the construction of the beach bars is set to begin, prompting frustration among operators who feel left in the dark by the municipality.