Issue - meetings

This report brings the findings of the consultation exercise carried out on the proposed revision of the Council’s Street Trading policy, conditions and new guidance

Councillor Patrick Anketell-Jones in an ad hoc statement observed that the proposals fitted well with the Walkable City.  He felt that the Bath “brand” must always be synonymous with excellence.  He welcomed the recent trial of mains electricity provision for a small number of street traders and asked for it to be extended.  He asked for enforcement action when traders allow their pitches to creep out onto the pavement.

Councillor David Dixon in proposing the item expressed his thanks to the officers who had consulted widely during the preparation of the report.  He assured Councillor Patrick Anketell-Jones that he was already considering the points he had made.  He referred to the increasing practice of buskers offering their CDs for sale and said that action would be taken to ensure a level playing field for other traders.

Councillor Ben Stevens in seconding the proposals emphasised the need to ensure that the street trading offering must be of a high standard.

On a motion from Councillor David Dixon, seconded by Councillor Ben Stevens, it was

RESOLVED (unanimously)

(1) To ADOPT the revised policy and notes the proposed conditions and guidance.