Decision details

To approve the licensing of Southwark’s markets to an external provider

RESOLVED:

1.  That Southwark markets and street trading be managed in-house as per the timetable in paragraph 23 of the report.

2.  That further discussions take place with traders, private operators and other stakeholders to determine the best solution for the management of Southwark markets in the longer term either through an external License or Trust arrangement.

3.  That a report be submitted to council assembly on the changing legislative framework from London Local Authorities Act 1990 as amended to Part 111 of the Food Act 1984, with the assurance that all their current terms and conditions contained within the LLA 1990, are protected and enshrined in a new terms and conditions schedule.