Issue - meetings

To consider the report of the Acting Director of City Development providing details of the wider context in which Kirkgate Market operates, the issues it faces and the options for its future.  The report also details key questions which need to be addressed and proposes a consultation process to inform the development of a final strategy for Kirkgate Market.

(Councillor Murray, having declared a personal and prejudicial interest, left the meeting during consideration of this item)

The Acting Director of City Development submitted a report informing members of the wider context in which Kirkgate Market operates, the issues it faces and the options for its future.  The report identified the key issues which need to be addressed and proposed a consultation process to inform the development of a final strategy for Kirkgate Market.

RESOLVED –

(a)  That the current rental levels be maintained and that the recommended increase be not imposed for the 1904 Hall for at least the next ten months

(b)  That the imminent maintenance and essential works to be undertaken be noted and agree the proposals to identify funding to undertake such works

(c)  That the proposed way forward on developing a strategy for the future of the market and the consultation outlined in Appendix 2 of the submitted report be agreed

(d)  That a further report on the outcome of the consultation and final strategy for Kirkgate Market be submitted to a future meeting of the Board.

(Councillor Murray resumed his seat in the meeting)