Agenda item

The Market Superintendents to be heard

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 13^th October 2019 and the Chairman requested that further details be circulated to Members

New Spitalfieds - it was reported that

·       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

·       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 25^th August 2019.  Staff at the Museum of London were commended for organising a successful event which had generated no complaints.