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*RESOLVED –
 

1.  
That the fees and charges for the
Chesterfield Open Markets for 2024-25, as detailed in Appendix 1 of
the officer’s report, be approved.
 

2.  
That the agreed fees and charges be
implemented from Monday 1 April 2024.
 

3.  
That as part of the planned market
reconfiguration project (part of the Revitalising the Heart of
Chesterfield programme) a review of the pricing structure be
undertaken, following best practice adopted nationally and ensuring
a value for money approach is taken to realise the full income
potential of the market, the results of which will be used to
inform the pricing structure for the new market
configuration.
 

4.  
That authority be delegated to the
Service Director for Leisure, Culture and Community Wellbeing, in
consultation with the Cabinet Member for Town Centre and Visitor
Economy, to apply appropriate negotiated fees for new activities
and opportunities that are introduced during the period covered by
the report.
 
REASONS FOR DECISIONS
 

1.  
Supporting the town centre economy is at the heart
of our approach and continues to be a key priority for the
Council.  It is necessary to sensitively
increase stall fees to ensure the cost-effectiveness
of the Markets operation in relation to increases being seen in
maintenance costs, energy costs and staffing costs.  Prior to the increase in April 2023 there had been
no increase in fees and charges since 2016.
 

2.  
As part of the Revitalising the Heart
of Chesterfield programme, the open market is set to benefit from a
£1.5 million intervention. It is anticipated that this will
help support, strengthen and
re-invigorate the town’s markets.