Decision Maker: Officer Decisions

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: February 28, 2025

Purpose: The service charge at Blackburn Market is used to apportion the general running cost of the market fairly between the traders operating within the market. All associated costs are totalled up and then turned into a £ per square foot figure which can be then apportioned to each of the traders based on the size of the individual stalls. The service charge needs to be reviewed as it hasn't been assessed for a number of years.

Content: To reduce  the subsidy given by the Council by increasing the Service Charge recovered from traders in Blackburn Market by 7.5% with effect from 1 March 2025