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RESOLVED: Cabinet;

1.   
Approved the Northampton Markets Development Plan attached at
Appendix A.

2.   
Granted ongoing approval for procurement of specialist and
event market operators.

3.   
Resolved to acknowledge that without prejudice to the
Council’s existing market rights, howsoever acquired
(including by charter, letters patent, or otherwise) the Council
continues to operate its Northampton markets under the Food Act
1984 as applied by the Northampton Act 1988.
 
REASONS RESOLVED:

1.   
To maximise the potential for creating successful Northampton
markets, building on the opportunities created by the regenerated
Market Square and the wider series of investments in central
Northampton by the Council and the private sector to bring more
footfall to the town centre, encourage inclusive growth and see
more people utilising the space and facilities that are being
developed.

2.   
To comply with the Council’s legal obligations as a
local authority and market authority.
 
ALTERNATIVE OPTIONS:

·        
Option 1: Not adopt the plan.

·        
Option 2: Modify the draft plan.

·        
Option 3: Consult on the plan, either as now drafted or as
modified.

·        
Option 4: Adopt and implement the plan.