Decision details

To consider an application by the Guildhall Market Trader's Association for consent to continue to hold a Market on the Guildhall Car Park for the period of the Christmas Market in 2010, 2011 and 2012

The Cabinet Member agrees:

To allow the GMTA to hold the market in the Guildhall Car Park to run concurrently with the period of the 2010, 2011 and 2012 Christmas Markets, plus two additional days prior to and one day after the Guildhall Christmas Market for setting up and dismantling.

That consent is given subject to the following conditions:

(a)  that any proposed variations to the format of the market from that held in December 2009 are delegated to the Divisional Director - Property.

(b)  that Planning Permission and all other statutory consents are obtained and all conditions (if any) are complied with fully before the market is set up.

(c)  that all necessary street trading licenses are obtained before the market is set up.

(d)  that each year the GMTA enter a licence with the Council covering their use of the car park documenting the term and agreed covenants and obligations of each party.

(e)  that appropriate alternative arrangements are made for users of the displaced parking spaces for the disabled.

(f)  that if in any year if operational issues arise and are not resolved to the satisfaction of the Divisional Director - Property, especially the handling of refuse, then the Council reserves the right to withdraw permission to use the car park.

(g)  that if the Christmas Market does not operate the Council reserves the right to withdraw permission to use the car park.