Decision details

City Markets Service

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision status: For Determination

Is Key decision?: Yes

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Purpose:

To consider options for the future of the Markets Service in Gloucester

Decision:

RESOLVED that:

 

(1)  The Indoor Market will continue to operate from the Eastgate Shopping Centre, Gloucester

(2)  Proposals for investment in the refurbishment of the Indoor Market are developed for inclusion in the Council’s Capital Programme

(3)  The Corporate Director is given delegated authority to undertake a  procurement exercise to secure a suitable contractor(s) to operate and manage appropriate elements of the City’s Markets Service and to enter into contractual arrangements as necessary in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Regeneration and Economy

(4)  Cherry and White Market Traders are offered alternative pitches/stalls in the City prior to the commencement of the public realm works in Kings Square and that consideration is given to the future Markets offer on the redeveloped Kings Square site.

 

Report author: Jonathan Lund

Publication date: 09/05/2018

Date of decision: 09/05/2018

Decided at meeting: 09/05/2018 - Cabinet

Effective from: 18/05/2018

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