Cabinet:

APPROVED the commencement of a 10 week public consultation on a draft Street Trading Policy beginning on 1^st September 2021.

The report was presented to Cabinet by Councillor Viddy Persaud. It was noted by Cabinet that Havering adopted Street Trading in 1999 as part of its Environment Strategic Policy.  Following natural changes in the Borough since the adoption of the relevant provisions of the London Local Authorities Act 1990 (as amended) in 1999 a new Policy is now required for street trading in the Borough.  

A Street Trading Policy enables the authority to control various factors such as:

·         Economic promotion

·         Public order and decency

·         Prevention of crime and disorder

·         Public safety

·         Effective traffic and pedestrian progress on the highway

Before the authority can introduce a new Street Trading Policy there is a requirement under the London Local Authorities Act 1990 to consult on the proposed policy.

It is intended that this consultation follow the standard public consultation format and that additional direct consultation be focused on business users.

In accordance with the London Local Authorities Act 1990 there will also be consultation with the Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis, existing street trading licence holders or bodies representing them, Highways, British Railways Board, London Regional Transport, Network Rail Infrastructure Limited and Transport for London.

There followed general discussion and particular concern was expressed regarding the safety of children around ice cream vans.  This should be addressed in particular.

Cabinet:

APPROVED the commencement of a 10 week public consultation on a draft Street Trading Policy beginning on 1^st September 2021.