Purpose

Review of current Market Strategy, discussion
on Markets development options for indoor and outdoor and proposals
to address outdoor market reduced trading days and future options
for indoor market improvements.

Content

10.1

Members of the committee
considered a report of the Executive Director Neighbourhood
Services containing a Markets Strategy setting out a clear vision
for strengthening markets that are operated by Sheffield City
Council.

 

 

10.2

RESOLVED: That the Environmental
Services and Regulation Policy Committee
;
 

a)   
Reviews and approves the markets strategy including
its vision, priorities and plan.

b)   
Endorses and identifies priority areas such as the
financial performance, customer experience and the focus for
delivery.

c)   
Approves the strategy for implementation.

d)   
Supports any ongoing engagement and benchmarking
with stakeholders, traders, community partners, end users and other
authorities. Including refining implementation plans.

 

 

10.3

Reasons for Decision

 

 

10.3.1

The recommendations are being
made to provide a clear and strategic framework for the future
development and sustainability of Sheffield markets based on the
Waste and Street Scene policy committees desire to have a markets
strategy

 

 

10.3.2

Currently there is no
overarching strategy, and a coordinated strategy is essential to
guide future decision making. By focusing on investment and service
delivery over the next five years will ensure markets remain
relevant, resilient and responsive to the needs of local
communities and businesses.

 

 

10.3.2

By approving the strategy the committee will enable the council to
take a more proactive, inclusive and commercially viable approach
to managing its markets.

 

 

10.4

Alternatives Considered and Rejected

 

 

10.4.1

To do nothing and deal with
issues as and when they arrive. We have chosen to start a piece of
work that will review all markets that are ran by Sheffield City
Council. This will guide our decision making and create a
purposeful more effective service with key clear drivers supporting
long term planning.