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This report seeks agreement for the introduction of occasional street trading and markets in Ewell Village and Stoneleigh Broadway.

These will be set up using Street Traders’ licences or operating under part III of the Food Act 1984.

The report also proposes an option for evening use of Epsom Town Centre Marketplace.

Following consideration, it was resolved:

(1)      To delegate to the Head of Operational Services in conjunction with the Chairman of the Environment and Safe Communities Committee, the power to establish a one-year trial (from commencement of the work) to establish and manage street trading and market days in Stoneleigh Broadway and Ewell Village.

(2)      To approve evening trading, events, and markets on Epsom Town Centre Marketplace with the programme agreed by Head of Operational Services in conjunction with the Chairman of the Environment and Safe Communities Committee.

(3)      To authorise the Head of Service to negotiate pitch fees to build the street trading options in both Ewell Village and Stoneleigh Broadway.

The Committee received a report seeking agreement for the introduction of occasional street trading and markets in Ewell Village and Stoneleigh Broadway, to be set up using Street Traders’ licences or operating under part III of the Food Act 1984.

The report also proposed an option for evening use of Epsom Town Centre Marketplace.

The Committee considered the following matters:

a)            Tree Damage: Concerns were raised regarding continued reports of tree damage caused by market traders’ stalls and push-bikes being leaned against trees. Further consideration would be given to measures to reduce damage, such as the installation of signage, tree-guards and additional bike hoops.

b)            Logistics: It was suggested there may be a need for the use of hard surfacing at The Grove to avoid damage to grass. The costs of the installation of hard surfacing could be met from the Welcome Back fund.  Concerns were also raised regarding the parking of market traders’ vehicles. The committee was informed that these concerns had been considered.

c)            Sustainability: Concerns were raised regarding the sustainability of the proposal in terms of environmental impact. It was put forward that steps would be taken to ensure traders take their own waste away with them, and fines would be issued to traders not separating their waste.

Following consideration, the Committee unanimously resolved to:

(1)      Delegate to the Head of Operational Services in conjunction with the Chairman of the Environment and Safe Communities Committee, the power to establish a one-year trial (from commencement of the work) to establish and manage street trading and market days in Stoneleigh Broadway and Ewell Village.

(2)      Approve evening trading, events, and markets on Epsom Town Centre Marketplace with the programme agreed by Head of Operational Services in conjunction with the Chairman of the Environment and Safe Communities Committee.

(3)      Authorise the Head of Service to negotiate pitch fees to build the street trading options in both Ewell Village and Stoneleigh Broadway.