Are there obstacles hindering the successful business of existing market operators and traders?
4.1 Availability and affordability of pitches is not an issue for the markets run by the council. As detailed above demand for pitches has declined and the cost of a pitch has been reduced from 54 to 52 per week for a six day licence and casual licences during the week have dropped from 22 to 12. 4.2 There is an issue with market trader succession particularly in the antique and fruit and vegetable stalls, where younger people are less keen to go into these trades. In contrast younger people are actively selling ‘vintage’ second hand clothing, new clothing and innovative gadgets in our markets. 4.3 Some recent legislative changes have adversely impacted our traders. The new vehicle emissions legislation has required them to outlay for new vehicles, which may not be affordable for these often quite marginal businesses. As a result of the National Fraud Initiative the council now collects National Insurance details on all our market traders. While this is an entirely legitimate increase
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