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.