The Market Superintendents to be heard
Minutes:
Billingsgate – it was reported that
·
A recent traffic management assessment had made 71
recommendations which were being examined
·
Income of £68,000 had been generated by
hosting a film crew for a TV documentary
·
Traders were appreciative of the recent Committee
visit
· Members were invited to the Billingsgate Harvest Fish Festival to take place on 13th October 2019 and the Chairman requested that further details be circulated to Members
New Spitalfieds - it was reported that
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Debt collection rates had improved and further
details on the reasons were set out in agenda item 19, Markets Debt
arrears.
· The Superintendent was leaving this role and following his departure, Debbie Howard would provide interim cover.
The Committee wished the Superintendent well in his new role.
Smithfield – it was reported that
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Sprinkler replacement work was in progress and due
for completion in November 2019
·
A recent HGV Audit of 99 deliveries had identified
one concern in respect of compliance
· 8,500 visitors had attended the Smithfield Market Street Festival on 25th August 2019. Staff at the Museum of London were commended for organising a successful event which had generated no complaints.