5.7 Community-based markets are normally organised by local communities or organisations with the intention of raising funds for a specific charity or celebrating a special event.
5.7.1 The Council shall consider applications in respect of community-based markets having regard to the following requirements:
a) The markets must be operated on a non-profit making basis to assist a charity or community event and the Operator shall supply relevant information to the Council if so requested. While it is acknowledged that some traders shall be selling goods for their own purposes, the Council shall look for the event to have a strong charitable element in the way the event is organised
b) The applicant shall be required to provide a site plan showing the extent of the proposed market area and proposed layout of stalls
c) The applicant shall be required to undertake a risk assessment in relation to the proposed operation of the market and make this available for inspection by the Council upon request
d) The applicant must ensure that all necessary consents (e.g. planning) have been obtained prior to a market taking place
e) Where the market is to be operated on a non-profit making basis to assist a charity or community event then the licence fee may be waived
f) In respect of any consent the Market Operator must have adequate insurances (including a minimum of £5 million public liability insurance ) and all stallholders should have a minimum of £5 million public liability insurance cover in place
g) All trading standards guidelines, health and safety requirements and any other relevant legislation must be adhered to
h) Following outline approval of an application a licensing agreement must be entered into between the Operator and the Council and such licensing agreement must be signed by both the Council and the Operator before the market takes place. The licence agreement will cover the issues set out in this section and all other matters the Council deems to be relevant including the following:
i. Waste disposal arrangements
ii. Road closures and traffic management
iii. Noise and nuisance
iv. Health and safety issues
v. Power usage
vi. Confirmation that all other relevant licences have been obtained
Applications should be made to:
Phil Byers
Cumbria House
Botchergate
Carlisle
Cumbria
CA1 1RD
Email: Phil.byers@cumberland.gov.uk