Decision details
REVIEW OF STREET MARKETS (HUNTINGDON AND ST IVES)
PDF 107 KBDecision Maker: Cabinet
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: Yes
Is subject to call in?: Yes
Decision:
i. Approve the proposals to relocate Huntingdon Street Market; and
ii. Approve the proposal to carry out detailed feasibility work and consult with retailers in St Ives regarding the proposed relocation of part of the St Ives Monday market, both to negate the need for a partial road closure and re-introduce some parking spaces on Market Hill for Blue Badge Holders.
Reasons for the decision:
The realignment of the markets in Huntingdon and St Ives was proposed to ensure the long term survival of Huntingdonshire’s street markets in a challenging retail environment.
Alternative options considered:
None considered.
Resource Implications:
As detailed in Section 3 of the report.
Publication date: 20/01/2017
Date of decision: 19/01/2017
Decided at meeting: 19/01/2017 - Cabinet
Effective from: 28/01/2017
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