Decision details

South Holland District Council (SHDC) Markets Policy Review

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Purpose:

To present for members consideration an update to the SHDC’s existing Markets Policy and the introduction of a new SHDC Markets Severe Weather Policy.

Decision:

That Cabinet:

 

1. Review and approve the draft Market Policy (Appendix 2) and Severe Weather policy (Appendix 3) as provided in this report.

 

2. Agrees the delegation to the Assistant Director Leisure and Local Services, in consultation with the Portfolio Holder, to make future minor policy revisions as might be needed to ensure the continued good running of the markets.

Reasons for the decision:

To enable members to review, comment and challenge the information presented, and consider the new measures being proposed.

Alternative options considered:

To not progress the reviewed draft Markets Policies. This has been discounted to ensure through a review, the commitments made by Cabinet are delivered against, to ensure the market is operated efficiently, consistently, and safely.

Conflict of Interest: None

Dispensation Granted: N/A

Equalities Issues: n/a

Other reasons / organisations consulted

n/a

Consultees

n/a

Contact: David Smith, Markets Manager.

Report author: David Smith

Publication date: 29/04/2026

Date of decision: 28/04/2026

Decided at meeting: 28/04/2026 - Cabinet

Effective from: 08/05/2026

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