… following on from research into the history of the policy, and into the comment from the Town Council, the Chamber of Commerce and social media…
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There has been a huge amount of comment on the proposed changes to the current street trading policy for Sidmouth – with the VGS contribution here: Do we want street trading in Sidmouth? – Vision Group for Sidmouth
It is not clear how the impetus for yet another review of ‘consent streets’ has emerged. The previous administration, after all, listened to residents in 2017 the last time the idea of ‘bringing Sidmouth into line’ with the rest of the District was raised – and decided to keep the status quo: EDDC street-trading – VGS submission – notes – 25feb23
Following on from research into the history of the policy, and into the comment from the Town Council, the Chamber of Commerce and social media, the VGS has put together its own submission: EDDC Street Trading Policy Consultation 2023 – Vision Group for Sidmouth submission
And one of the suggestions is for a monthly farmers’ market – which used to be a regular feature until the pandemic: Futures Forum: Sidmouth Farmers’ Market: Saturday 9th March
And which need not threaten established businesses or be a thing for ‘posh people’ only: Futures Forum: Save our High Streets: with food shops
Interestingly, the Town Council’s declaration is accompanied by a photo of a farmers’ market:
Sidmouth Town Council’s Chair’s Statement – Sidmouth Town Council
If you wish to register to speak at the next Licensing and Enforcement Committee on 15th of March, details of how to do so can be found on the Meetings and Agenda page: Have your say at meetings – East Devon
See also: Committee details – Licensing and Enforcement Committee – East Devon