Decision details
Suspension of Street Markets in Hereford City Centre during the period of the covid-19 outbreak
Decision Maker: Director of Economy and Place (Historic)
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: No
Is subject to call in?: No
Purpose:
The unprecedented significant impact of the
covid-19 outbreak is having ramifications across society and
notably the economy.
• Whilst Government advice has stated on 23.03.2020 that
market traders could continue if they were offering essential
items, a number of traders have already decided not to trade at
this time
• Current terms and conditions relating to the operation the
retail markets state - Normal Market Days are, WEDNESDAY TO
SATURDAY of each week. Emergency conditions may require an
adjustment to this rule.
• There is a concern being shared by enforcement partners that
the ‘Stay at home’ message is not being adhered to as
it should be.
• It would be difficult to provide social distancing and would
require policing causing extra stain on the system
• Relevant council staff within this service area could now be
temporarily redeployed to other vital service areas.
Contact: Richard Ball, Director for economy and place Email: rball@herefordshire.gov.uk Tel: 01432260965.
Publication date: 27/03/2020
Date of decision: 27/03/2020
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