Decision details

Consideration of the draft Markets Policy following public consultation

Decision Maker: Executive

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: Yes

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Purpose:

In July 2024, the council amended its approach to the licensing and regulation of markets to utilise its powers under the Food Act 1984 rather than the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1982 as previously. The proposed Market Policy builds on this change and

provides a policy framework for promoting and growing the council’s existing markets while also enabling the diversity of markets throughout East Herts.

Decision:

That the Market Policy, as amended following public consultation, be adopted, taking effect from the 1January 2026.

Report author: Oliver Rawlings

Publication date: 08/10/2025

Date of decision: 07/10/2025

Decided at meeting: 07/10/2025 - Executive

Effective from: 17/10/2025

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