Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: No
Is subject to call in?: Yes
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.
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.
To enable members to review, comment and challenge the information presented, and consider the new measures being proposed.
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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