Purpose

To seek implementation of new fees and charges for Markets, Shop Fronts & Street Trading, following completion of the statutory consultation period, with a view to implementation as of 1 April 2025 under section 32 of the London Local Authorities Act 1990.

Initial date added to Forward Plan: 13 November 2025

Decision

RESOLVED:

1. 1    Approve implementation of the revised fees & charges schedule for
     permanent and temporary street trading, shop fronts and storage, set
     out in Appendix 2, from 1 January 2026, in accordance with Section 32
     of the London Local Authorities Act 1990 (as amended).
   
   
2. 2    Approve the phased repayment of arrears and transition to real-time
     payment by 2027/28.
   
   
3. 3    Approve the continued application of annual CPI-based, to be passed
     onto traders from 1 April 2026, and every year thereafter, in line with
     financial sustainability and cost-recovery policy.
   
   
4. 4    Approve the application of the annual NLWA disposal charge, to be
     passed onto traders starting from 1 April 2026, and every year thereafter,
     in line with financial sustainability and cost-recovery policy.
   
   
5. 5    Delegate authority to the Group Director, Housing, Climate & Economy,
     in consultation with the Cabinet Member, Community Safety and
     Regulatory Services to finalise any minor adjustments before
     implementation.