Purpose

To seek approval to extend the current
agreement for a temporary market at Eagle Square to enable the
Council to undertake a full review of the future permanent location
of Arnold Town.

Decision

To enable Gedling Borough Council to seek
opinions from traders, businesses, residents and other stake
holders relating to the permanent relocation of Arnold Market to
Eagle Square.
To ensure the continued prosperity of the wider town centre of
Arnold.
To provide the Arnold Market Traders with a consistent and
permanent marketplace to trade from.

Reasons for the decision

Recommendation(s)
THAT:
1.Subject to all necessary consents and permissions being obtained,
approval is given to extend the temporary arrangement for Arnold
Town Market to be held at Eagle Square, Arnold until March 30th
2025 whilst a full review is undertaken for the future location of
the market.
2.Subject to all necessary consents and permissions being obtained
approval is given to commence a further 28-day consultation with
market stall holders, local residents, businesses surrounding Eagle
Square and Arnold Marketplace as well as other stakeholders
regarding the permanent location of Arnold Market.

Alternative options considered

Approval is not obtained for the provision of
a temporary market at Eagle Square to allow for a period of
consultation regarding the permanent relocation. This would mean in
order to continue to operate the market from Eagle Square the
consents and permissions that are required will need to be renewed
annually. This will also fail to provide the traders with any
consistency for the permanence of their trading.