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 type: Key
Reason Key: Affects two or more Wards;
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Notice of proposed decision first published: 04/09/2025
Decision due: 7 Oct 2025 by Executive
Lead member: Executive Member for Financial Sustainability, Executive Member for Planning and Growth
Lead director: Director for Communities
Contact: Oliver Rawlings, Service Manager (Licensing and Enforcement) Email: oliver.rawlings@eastherts.gov.uk.