Agenda item

Street Trading in the City Centre - Approve the new resolution following consultation

Report of Executive Director, Operational Services

Decision:

9.1

The Chief Licensing Officer introduced the report which set out the results of the public consultation undertaken in relation to the proposal to change the designation of streets in Sheffield City Centre from Consent Streets to Prohibited Streets under the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provision) Act 1982.

 

9.2

RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY: That, following consideration of the representations made to the public consultation, the Waste and Street Scene Policy Committee:-

 

1.     Approves the proposals set out in the report; and

 

2.     Refers the approved proposals to Full Council to pass the resolution changing designated streets in Sheffield City Centre from Consent Streets to Prohibited Streets.

9.3

Reasons for Decision

9.3.1

Moving forward with the proposals outlined in this Report will improve the on-street food trading offer across the city centre, providing more opportunities for local street food businesses (especially start-ups) and the creation of mini street food markets.

 

9.4

Alternatives Considered and Rejected

9.4.1

The Council could maintain the status quo. However, in order to secure the benefits outlined in this and previous reports this option is not recommended.

 

Minutes:

8.1

The Chief Licensing Officer introduced a report setting out the results of the public consultation undertaken in relation to the recommendation to change the designation of streets in Sheffield City Centre from Consent Streets to Prohibited Streets under the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provision) Act 1982.

 

8.2

RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY: That, following consideration of the representations made to the public consultation, the Waste and Street Scene Policy Committee:-

 

1.     Approves the proposals set out in the report; and

 

2.     Refers the approved proposals to Full Council to pass the resolution changing designated streets in Sheffield City Centre from Consent Streets to Prohibited Streets.

8.3

Reasons for Decision

8.3.1

Moving forward with the proposals outlined in this Report will improve the on-street food trading offer across the city centre, providing more opportunities for local street food businesses (especially start-ups) and the creation of mini street food markets.

 

8.4

Alternatives Considered and Rejected

8.4.1

The Council could maintain the status quo. However, in order to secure the benefits outlined in this and previous reports this option is not recommended.

 

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