Licensing Committee			16 September 2021

Street Trading Policy - Consultation results

Final Decision-Maker	Communities, Housing and Environment Committee
Lead Head of Service	John Littlemore, Head of Housing and Community Services
Lead Officer and Report Author	Lorraine Neale
Classification	Non-exempt
Wards affected	All

Executive Summary
The Street Trading Policy reflects our current practice and regulations on the Council�s approach to the administration of the Street Trading Consent function under the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976. The new Street Trading Policy will be of benefit to applicants, officers and residents in ensuring that street trading enhances the Borough and ensures improved public safety and protection. It will strengthen the decision making and support the Council�s position should issues arise.
Purpose of Report Decision

This report makes the following recommendations to this Committee: That
1. The Committee notes the consultation responses received (Appendix 1) 2. The Communities, Housing and Environment Committee be recommended to approve the draft Street Trading Policy attached at appendix 3 to the report.

Timetable
*Meeting*		*Date*
Communities, Housing and Environment Committee		5October 2021

Street Trading Policy - Consultation results

1. CROSS-CUTTING ISSUES AND IMPLICATIONS

Issue	Implications	Sign-off
Impact on Corporate Priorities	� No implications have been identified	Senior Licensing Officer
Cross Cutting Objectives	� No implications have been identified	Senior Licensing Officer
Risk Management	� No implications have been identified	Senior Licensing Officer
Financial	� No implications have been identified	Senior Licensing Officer
Staffing	� No implications have been identified	Senior Licensing Officer
Legal	� The relevant legislation in relation to street trading is contained within Schedule 4 of the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1982 (as amended). The policy provides a framework for consistent decision-making.	Team Leader (Contentious)
Privacy and Data Protection	� �No implications have been identified	Senior Licensing Officer
Equalities	� No implications have been identified	Senior Licensing Officer
Public Health	� No implications have been identified	Senior Licensing Officer
Crime and Disorder	� No implications have been identified	Senior Licensing Officer
Procurement	� No implications have been identified	Senior Licensing Officer
Biodiversity and Climate Change	� There are no implications on biodiversity and climate change.	Senior Licensing Officer

2.�� INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND

Background

2.1 Licensing Committee met on 17 September 2020 and approved the draft Street Trading Policy for public consultation. The consultation period was open from 10 February until 13 March 2021 The report was made available on the Maidstone Council consultation webpage and social media channels. Residents who have signed up for consultation reminders were notified and in addition current street traders were e-mailed and notified of the consultation. Consultees could also provide comments to the licensing team in writing, via email or post.

2.2 There were 285 responses received during the consultation, and the consultation report is attached as Appendix 1. Overall there has been broad support to the policy and the majority of respondents agreed in favour of the questions asked. Officers have reviewed the respondents� comments and responses can be found in the table at Appendix 2.

3. AVAILABLE OPTIONS

3.1 To agree to the proposed draft Street Trading Policy as attached as Appendix 3.

3.2 To continue with the current Street trading Policy.

4. PREFERRED OPTION AND REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATIONS

4.1 To agree to the proposed draft Street Trading Policy which will be reviewed every three years but sooner if changes to legislation or circumstance determine it should be.� The draft policy is a more comprehensive document which will strengthen the decision making and support the Council�s position should issues arise.

5. RISK

5.1 The risks associated with this proposal, including the risks if the Council does not act as recommended, have been considered in line with the Council�s Risk Management Framework We are satisfied that the risks associated are within the Council�s risk appetite and will be managed as per the Policy.

6. CONSULTATION RESULTS AND PREVIOUS COMMITTEE FEEDBACK

6.1 N/A

7. NEXT STEPS: COMMUNICATION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF THE DECISION

7.1 Officers will update the Council Webpages to include the policy.

8. REPORT APPENDICES

The following documents are to be published with this report and form part of the report: