DECISION:
1) That the adoption of the Markets Regulation Handbook, following consultation from 18th June to 30th July 2021, be approved;
2) That the Head of Environmental and Operational Services, in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Environmental Services, be given delegated authority to make changes to the Market Regulation Handbook as necessary, following approval of the proposed options of this report;
3)
That adoption of the new fee structure as consulted
upon, and annual review, be approved;
4) That Option Two, as set out in paragraph 2.2, be approved to ensure investment and growth in our markets and the ability to take action on the results of the consultation and implement the key findings, such as pop-up stalls and improved engagement;
a.
That a new post of Markets Manager be introduced for
a two-year fixed term trial to deliver the objectives of option two
funded from the Investment and Growth Reserve as detailed in
5.5;
5)
That the current suspension of stall erection and
dismantling be made a permanent change to market provision, as
reflected in the new fee structure;
6) That the attached Equality Impact Assessment be noted; and
7) That the current road closure in Long Sutton be made permanent to ensure the safe running of the market and maintain the high levels of social gatherings in and around Market Place each Friday.