Agenda item

The Superintendents of Smithfield, Billingsgate and Spitalfields Markets to be heard.

The Committee heard oral updates from the Market Superintendents for Smithfield, Billingsgate and Spitalfields Markets.

Smithfield

The Superintendent reported that

·   Regrettably, Smithfield Market had not been awarded the title of best wholesale market which was given to New Covent Garden Market.
 

·   Energy efficiency at the market was being reviewed and LED lighting would be installed in the car park at no cost to the market and was expected to yield annual savings of approximately £17,000. 

·   Linking air extraction plant in the Car Park to the carbon monoxide sensors via the BMS system in order that plant was used only when required (rather than being on continuously previously), would result in savings of approximately £30,000.  The two energy initiatives therefore should deliver a combined saving of £47,000 annually.

Billingsgate

The Superintendent reported that

·        An Electric Vehicle Charging project was under way to provide several electric vehicle charging points in the market.
 

·        As part of the pre-consultation on the Markets Consolidation Programme, tours had been provided for existing/potential partners.
 

·        Officers had visited Spitalfieds Market to see how the new Guardtek Security System was working.

Spitalfields

The Superintendent reported that

·        Tenders had been invited for the replacement of the new entry barrier system.

·        There was a customer services drive to improve engagement with tenants and customers and responses would inform the business plan.