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To consider, following a consultation with market traders, changes to their terms and conditions that will ensure the Council remains able to operate a clean, safe, sustainable and attractive market in accordance with industry best practice.
Decision type: Non-key
Decision status: For Determination
Notice of proposed decision first published: 10/02/2025
Decision due: 20 Mar 2025 by Executive Councillor for Climate Action and Environment
Lead member: Executive Councillor for Climate Action and Environment
Department: Communities Group
Contact: John Richards, Technical & Specialist Services Manager Email: John.Richards@cambridge.gov.uk.
Additional Information: Not currently requested for pre-scrutiny.
Background Information: In March 2024, the Council’s Environment and Community Scrutiny Committee considered recommendations aimed at improving the operational efficiency of the markets in Cambridge. The Executive Councillor for Climate Change and Environment approved the recommendations following scrutiny by the Committee. Current market regulations have not been reviewed since 2018. Following an evaluation there are various areas requiring change including: - improvements in operational management - additional health and safety requirements - improvements in waste management to reduce the carbon footprint of the market The Council would like to introduce measures to ensure the market is: - more sustainable - as clean and safe as possible - visually appealing for all traders and the public This will enable the Council to continue operating markets to the best of industry standards. A consultation with traders on proposed changes to their terms and conditions ran from 10 Jan to 7 Feb 2025.
