Issue - decisions

Markets Harmonisation - Knaresborough and Ripon

13/12/2024 - Markets Harmonisation - Knaresborough and Ripon

To note the contents of the Equalities and Climate Change Impact Assessments; and
i) agree that the current subsidised stall set-up arrangements be discontinued by North Yorkshire Council;
ii) agree that the implementation is delayed by a period of six months to minimise the impact on trading over the busy Christmas period, and to allow separate discussions support by the Localities Team to continue with Knaresborough Town Council and Ripon City Council in relations to their devolution ambitions;
iii) agree that existing promotion of the markets is expanded to mitigate any adverse impacts from changing the operating model;
iv) confirm that the outcome of this report be communicated to affected staff so the necessary formal HR processes can be conducted.