Agenda item
Legal Basis of Operation - The New Indoor Market
- Meeting of Co-operative Executive, Wednesday 16 October 2013 2.00 pm (Item 10.)
- View the background to item 10.
Report of the Executive Director, Place
Decision:
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10.1 |
The Executive Director, Place submitted a report in relation to the establishment of the new Moor Market. |
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RESOLVED: That Cabinet agrees that the new Moor Market should be established and operated pursuant to Part III of the 1984 Food Act. |
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Reasons for Decision |
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In order to protect its establishment and operation and to maintain robust challenges to rival markets it is essential that the new Moor Market has a certain legal basis for the same. |
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Establishing and operating the new Indoor Market under the 1984 Food Act provides that basis. |
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10.4 |
Alternatives Considered and Rejected |
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The Council could rely on its Royal Charter to establish and operate the new Indoor Market which will be registered under the Land Registration Act 2002 by 26 October 2002. However, given the proximity of the registration date to the opening of the new Moor Market in November 2013 it was considered prudent to use the powers available under the 1984 Food Act |
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10.5 |
Any Interest Declared or Dispensation Granted |
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None |
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10.6 |
Reason for Exemption if Public/Press Excluded During Consideration |
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None |
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10.7 |
Respective Director Responsible for Implementation |
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Simon Green, Executive Director, Place |
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10.8 |
Relevant Scrutiny and Policy Development Committee If Decision Called In |
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Economic and Environmental Wellbeing |
Minutes:
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10.1 |
The Executive Director, Place submitted a report in relation to the establishment of the new Moor Market. |
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Members congratulated the author of the report, Andy Ward, Head of Markets, on his recent award as Market Manager of the Year which was a great personal achievement for him and for the City overall. |
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10.2 |
RESOLVED: That Cabinet agrees that the new Moor Market should be established and operated pursuant to Part III of the 1984 Food Act. |
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10.3 |
Reasons for Decision |
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10.3.1 |
In order to protect its establishment and operation and to maintain robust challenges to rival markets it is essential that the new Moor Market has a certain legal basis for the same. |
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10.3.2 |
Establishing and operating the new Indoor Market under the 1984 Food Act provides that basis. |
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10.4 |
Alternatives Considered and Rejected |
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10.4.1 |
The Council could rely on its Royal Charter to establish and operate the new Indoor Market which will be registered under the Land Registration Act 2002 by 26 October 2002. However, given the proximity of the registration date to the opening of the new Moor Market in November 2013 it was considered prudent to use the powers available under the 1984 Food Act |
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10.5 |
Any Interest Declared or Dispensation Granted |
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None |
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10.6 |
Reason for Exemption if Public/Press Excluded During Consideration |
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None |
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10.7 |
Respective Director Responsible for Implementation |
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Simon Green, Executive Director, Place |
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10.8 |
Relevant Scrutiny and Policy Development Committee If Decision Called In |
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Economic and Environmental Wellbeing |
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