Agenda item

*RESOLVED –

1.   That from 1 April 2019:

                     i.        there will be no increase in stall fees on the general, flea and farmers markets;

                    ii.        there will be no increase in the fees for the car boot sale held under licence by Chesterfield Football Club at the Proact Football Stadium;

                   iii.        there will be no increase in electricity and storage charges, or the publicity levy, on the open market.

2.   That the Market Manager be granted authority to negotiate stall fees outside the set fees, to support new traders and existing traders that are struggling to continue, and larger traders occupying multiple stalls.

3.   That there will be no rent free holiday period offered to licensed traders for 2019/20.

4.   That an in-year review of the operating costs be undertaken, particularly in relation to the cleaning arrangements with Veolia.

5.   That a 3% increase in stall fees for 2020/21 be considered.

REASONS FOR DECISIONS

1.   To continue to secure a viable open air market in Chesterfield.

2.   To ensure that the council continues to receive an acceptable return on a valuable town centre asset through supporting traders during this continued economic downturn.

The Assistant Director – Commercial Services submitted a report recommending for approval proposed fees and charges for Chesterfield’s open markets and the Sunday car boot sale, to take effect from 1 April, 2019.

It was reported that there had been a continued downward trend in occupancy and income from the market. Therefore it was proposed that the current fees and charges be unchanged for 2019/20 to help support traders to sustain their businesses.

*RESOLVED –

1.   That from 1 April 2019:

                     i.        there will be no increase in stall fees on the general, flea and farmers markets;

                    ii.        there will be no increase in the fees for the car boot sale held under licence by Chesterfield Football Club at the Proact Football Stadium;

                   iii.        there will be no increase in electricity and storage charges, or the publicity levy, on the open market.

2.   That the Market Manager be granted authority to negotiate stall fees outside the set fees, to support new traders and existing traders that are struggling to continue, and larger traders occupying multiple stalls.

3.   That there will be no rent free holiday period offered to licensed traders for 2019/20.

4.   That an in-year review of the operating costs be undertaken, particularly in relation to the cleaning arrangements with Veolia.

5.   That a 3% increase in stall fees for 2020/21 be considered.

REASONS FOR DECISIONS

1.   To continue to secure a viable open air market in Chesterfield.

2.   To ensure that the council continues to receive an acceptable return on a valuable town centre asset through supporting traders during this continued economic downturn.