Agenda item

Report of the Director of Markets and Consumer Protection.

The Committee considered a report of the Director of Markets and Consumer Protection which updated Members on actions to combat illegal street trading and sought authorisation to enter a s.101 Agreement with the London Borough of Southwark.

The Director of Markets and Consumer Protection confirmed that an agreement was not in place with Tower Hamlets in relation to the north side of Tower Bridge.

Members welcomed the proposals and noted the underlying issues of people trafficking and organised crime associated with those committing illegal street trading.

Members noted that engagement with Southwark would be helpful and recommended if officers were to negotiate a successful agreement with the London Borough of Tower Hamlets, they had the Committee’s permission to enter into a S.101 Agreement with the Borough.

RESOLVED – That the Committee:

·         authorise the City of London Corporation to enter into an agreement under the provisions of S.101 Local Government Act 1972 with the London Borough of Southwark; and

·         authorise in principle for the City of London Corporation to enter into an agreement under the provisions of S.101 Local Government Act 1972 with the London Borough of Tower of Hamlets once a suitable arrangement has been reached.