Agenda item

Report of the Director of Markets & Consumer Protection (copy attached).

A report of the Director of Markets and Consumer Protection which updated Members on the progress in achieving the objectives set out in the annual Performance Plan for the 3rd period in 2011/12 (December – March inclusive) was considered. The principal subjects covered in the report were:

•               NABMA’s views on the government’s new Planning Policy Framework;

•               Smithfield lease negotiations and;

•               The Olympic and Paralympic Games.

In response to a question by a Member, the Director pointed out that following a serious accident, the debrief from the Health and Safety Executive had been positive.

In relation to Smithfield Market it was noted that efforts were being made to look at sustainability issues as had been done at both Billingsgate and Spitalfields Markets.

A discussion took place and it was noted that the attendance management figures for 2011/12 would be corrected.

RESOLVED – That Members note the contents of the report.