Agenda item

Committee Visit to Smithfield Market

Noting the forthcoming visit to Smithfield Market on 20 May, a Member asked if it would be possible to begin the visit earlier than 07.00am so as to see some of the traders in operation. Given the proximity to the event it was suggested that it would be sensible to keep the time as it was for the current year, but explore the possibility of beginning earlier in future years. The Director of Markets and Consumer Protection also took the opportunity to remind Members that the department would be more than happy to arrange visits for Members during trading hours at other times of the year.

Lord Mayor’s Visit to New Spitalfields Market

The Chairman advised the Committee that the Lord Mayor had visited New Spitalfields Market on 12 May accompanied by the Lady Mayoress and Sheriffs; the visit had been well received and had gone well.