Agenda item

Billingsgate

• Billingsgate Market had received an award for Market of the year from NABMA and received special recognition for the resilience demonstrated during climate activist protests and the collaborative engagement with stakeholders.

• Officers had attended the NABMA centenary event and the Superintendent of Billingsgate Market had been appointed to the NABMA Board of Directors.

Members congratulated officers for their achievements and on the recommendation of a Member, the Committee unanimously agreed to report the award and the board appointment to the Court of Common.  It was also agreed that the Committee’s congratulations be conveyed to Billingsgate Market tenants.

New Spitalfields

• The entry barrier had been operational since 4^th February 2020.  There were some minor technical issues post implementation, most of which had been addressed and one of the payment machines was being converted for cash payments.  Officers were exploring the scope for claiming compensation from the supplier for the operational delays and the SMTA would be kept informed of developments.

• A small group of Members visited the market on 28^th February 2020 to engage with traders and stakeholders in respect of the MCP project and the visit was well received.

• Measure were being explored to reduce pollution and improve air quality including prohibited vehicle idling, using nearest vehicle exits and phased replacement to ULEZ compliant vehicles.

Smithfield

• Energy saving measures were continuing and the installation of LED lighting in the car park was expected to realise savings of approximately £30-£40k.

• Representatives from Tfl visited on 28^th February to engage with stakeholders and promote the ULEZ scrappage scheme which would have a significant impact on small businesses.