Issue - meetings

With his final report of the evening, the Committee heard again from the Director of Commercial and Operational services. He explained that the Committee had previously requested quarterly updates from the Markets Working Group and this was the first of such updates.

Members heard that the group had not managed to meet four weekly as specified in the Terms of Reference, due to either Officer or Member unavailability, however there had been three meetings held. It was noted that meetings had been quorate and discussed a range of issues. This included latest news from the Towns Manager and Operations Lead, as well as updates on the three year markets action plan and new stall procurement. It was explained that progress had been made on the introduction of refreshed trader terms and conditions, and the proposed antiques market was to be supplied by a specialist market operator. A visit to Barnsley market was also being arranged. Officers would continue to support Members in the group and report back to Committee in line with agreed timescales.

With no comments, questions or requirement for a vote, the update on the work of the West Lindsey Markets’ Member Working Group was NOTED.