Agenda and minutes

To record the attendance of substitute councillors, if any, who have been authorised to attend in accordance with the provisions of standing order 17(1) with notification having been given to the proper officer before the start of the meeting and to receive apologies for absence. 

Councillors Marilyn Badcock (Vice-Chairman), Eric Batts, Bill Jones, Ron Mansfield and Val Shaw had sent their apologies for absence.  Councillor Robert Sharp attended as Councillor Bill Jones’ substitute. 

To adopt and sign as a correct record the minutes of the committee meeting held on 9 July 2013 (previously published). 

RESOLVED: to adopt as a correct record the minutes of the committee meeting held on 9 July 2013 and agree that the chairman signs them. 

To receive any declarations of disclosable pecuniary interests in respect of items on the agenda for this meeting.  

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To receive notification of any matters, which the chairman determines, should be considered as urgent business and the special circumstances, which have made the matters urgent, and to receive any announcements from the chairman. 

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Any statements, petitions and questions from the public under Standing Order 32 will be made or presented at the meeting. 

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To consider the report from the head of legal and democratic services. 

The committee considered the report from the head of legal and democratic services, which set out a revised street trading policy for consideration.  The council had adopted street trading guidance in 1996 that was in need of review.  Further, the Council had adopted a motion in July 2013 calling for the review to be brought forward to give consideration for street trading to be allowed in some Abingdon town centre streets.  The committee was asked to consider the draft policy and agree that it should be the subject of a public consultation exercise. 

The committee noted that the council currently had some ‘consent streets’ and some ‘prohibited streets’ but most streets fell into neither category.  The revised policy suggested changing all streets in the district to the designation of ‘consent streets’.  This required street traders to apply for and be granted a street trading consent before trading on any street in the district. 

The committee supported the proposed policy but asked for the following changes prior to going out to consultation:

• Paragraph 5.6(e) - amend to prohibit street trading consents within 100 metres of a school or college between the hours of 07:30 to 18:00 hours
• Paragraph 5.6(h) – amend to require applicants for stalls or vehicles selling food to hold a current Level 2 Food Hygiene or Food Safety Certificate
• Paragraph 5.9 – amend fourth bullet point to read ‘food hygiene or safety certificates’

·        Paragraph 5.12 – amend sixth bullet point to read ‘food hygiene or safety certificates’

·        Paragraph 8.1 first bullet point - amend to allow traders to remain in a location for 72 hours to cover longer events over bank holiday weekends

·        Annex 1 paragraph 11 and Annex 2 paragraph 15 – amend both paragraphs to read ‘The consent holder’s vehicle shall be maintained in a roadworthy condition, taxed, insured and possess a current MOT certificate if required.’ 

·        Annex 1 paragraph 13  – amend to read ‘The consent holder’s vehicle or stall shall not exceed 8 metres in length, 3 metres in width and 3.5 metres in height when travelling.  Awnings, canopies, hatch covers and serving shelves must not extend more than 2 metres from the vehicle or stall.’ 

·        Annex 2 paragraph 17 – amend to read ‘The consent holder’s vehicle shall not exceed 8 metres in length, 3 metres in width and 3.5 metres in height when travelling.  Awnings, canopies, hatch covers and serving shelves must not extend more than 2 metres from the vehicle.’ 

·        Annex 1 paragraph 16 and Annex 2 paragraph 20 – amend both paragraphs to read ‘All staff involved in the preparation of food shall hold a current Level 2 food safety or food hygiene certificate, accredited by the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health, the Royal Society of Health, or the Royal institute of Public Health and Hygiene.’ 

·        Annex 1 paragraph 21 and Annex 2 paragraph 24 – amend both paragraphs to read ‘The consent holder will comply with the Equality Act 2010, ensuring they do not discriminate, harass or  ...  view the full minutes text for item GL15

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