Issue - meetings

The Committee considered the report of the Head of Democratic Services regarding a proposed change in the fee structure for short term consents to individual street traders seeking to trade for only a few days within a year.

Members sought some clarification from the Head of Democratic Services regarding the consultation and the charges and were in favour of the recommendations.

RESOLVED:

1.  That consideration be given to the current fee structure for Farmers Markets being extended to include applications for individual stalls and the pricing being as set out as below:-

Up to twelve days - £30

Thirteen to twenty three days - £185

Twenty four days and more - £385

2.  That, in light of the proposed significant change to treatment of consent applications which would result from the proposed change in the fee structure set out above, the proposal for change be subject to a 4 week consultation and that the matter be reported back to committee if any objection is received, otherwise the change be implemented from 1 April 2013 by the Head of Democratic Services.