Issue details
London Borough of Tower Hamlets Markets Improvement Plan 2022 - 2027
PDF 229 KBThis report is to support the Draft LBTH
Markets Improvement Plan 2022 – 2027 which sets out the
Council’s approach to improving the performance and
competitiveness of our 10 street markets, with an enhanced focus on
Whitechapel Market to support the Whitechapel Road Improvement
Programme. The Plan was based upon desk-based research and
analysis, internal and external interviews, and a survey of
shoppers, businesses and market traders that took place May –
June 2021.
The Plan sets the scene for London’s markets, street trading
and high streets and how they impact the borough’s markets.
It proposes a vision for our markets and priorities for the next
five years to ensure they can adapt, where needed, and remain
strong into the future.
Decision type: Non-key
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Notice of proposed decision first published: 11/01/2022
Decision due: 9 Mar 22 by Cabinet
Lead member: Cabinet Member for Highways and Public Realm – (Job Share post as part of Social Inclusion and Public Realm portfolio)
Lead director: Corporate Director, Place
Department: Place
Contact: Dan Jones, (Director, Public Realm) Email: dan.jones@towerhamlets.gov.uk.
Consultation process
To inform the Plan two borough-wide surveys
were carried out both online and in hard copy during 2021, an
engagement survey, and a consultation survey. The total number of
businesses, residents and market traders who took part in both
surveys is just shy of 800.
The first engagement survey asked each group a series of questions
about participants shopping/trading habits and gave the chance to
feedback on specific markets in their local area. Topics covered
included; when people went to markets, what people bought/sold
there, how much they spent, what they would like to see at their
markets in future and how they felt the markets impacted their
lives, improved their businesses, or contributed to community
life.
The second consultation survey asked each group (businesses,
residents and market traders) whether they agree with the draft
vision for the Council’s 10 street markets, and the draft
themes included in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets Markets
Improvement Plan 2022 – 2027. Participants were also able to
give their view on any additional themes that were not captured, as
well as any specific actions plan covering each of the
Council’s 10 street markets.
Consultees
As above
Has an Equality Analysis been carried out and if so the result of this Assessment?: N/A
What supporting documents or other information will be available?: Draft London Borough of Tower Hamlets Markets’ Improvement Plan 2022-2027
Decisions
Agenda items
- 09/03/2022 - Cabinet London Borough of Tower Hamlets Markets Improvement Plan 2022 - 2027 09/03/2022
Documents
- London Borough of Tower Hamlets Markets Improvement Plan 2022 - 2027