The Council says the following about fur being sold on its markets:
Council has no records of any animal fur being sold at the artisan food and craft markets or that sale of animal fur is of concern within the Council area.
However, we have received no evidence of any official policy documents or guidelines prohibiting fur.
Please urge the Council to adopt the official Fur Free Markets policy by emailing: mayorsoffice@causewaycoastandglens.gov.uk
Adur Council has the following markets: Lancing Village Market, Shoreham Farmers Market, Shoreham Artisans Market. Also occasional events: Chilli Festival, French Markets, Christmas Market.
Here is the Council’s response to our Freedom of Information request:
Q: Do you allow stall holders at your markets to sell real fur? (including small items such as knitted hats with fur bobbles, or key rings with fur trims etc.
A: Our Terms and Conditions for Stall Holders (currently under review) does not specify if fur can or cannot be sold. We do not host stall holders who sell items of clothing.
The Council allows the sale of fur. They have asked to see our Fur Free Markets policy to consider.
Real fur is cruel and unnecessary. Please urge the Council to ban the sale of real fur on their markets and adopt the official Fur Free Markets policy by contacting Cllr Brian Boggis, Portfolio holder for Regeneration, email:brian.boggis@adur.gov.uk or email Fiona Burn, Place and Economy Manager, email: fiona.burn@adur-worthing.gov.uk
Alsager Council has the following markets: Alsager Wednesday Market
Here is the Council’s response to our Freedom of Information request:
Q: Do you allow stall holders at your markets to sell real fur? (including small items such as knitted hats with fur bobbles, or key rings with fur trims etc.
A: The Town Council does not have a policy for the outdoor market. This is something which the council could work towards.
The Council allows the sale of fur. They have asked to see our Fur Free Markets policy to consider.
Real fur is cruel and unnecessary. Please urge the Council to ban the sale of real fur on their markets and adopt the official Fur Free Markets policy by contacting Nicola Clarke, Town Clerk, email: admin@alsagertowncouncil.org.uk
Amber Valley Council has the following markets: Alfreton Indoor Market – Amber Valley Borough Council;
Heanor Market – Heanor Market Association (Heanor Vision); Ripley Market – Market Traders’ Association; Belper – Farmers’ Market (one for month) – Belper Town Council.
Here is the Council’s response to our FoI request:
Q: Do you allow stall holders at your markets to sell real fur? (including small items such as knitted hats with fur bobbles, or key rings with fur trims etc.
A: I can only comment for Alfreton Indoor Market and the Council do not currently have a policy in place for this type of product so there would not be any restrictions – although we have not been approached by any trader selling these items. The Council would be happy to receive a recommended form of words to include in policy documents and stallholder agreements.
The Council allows the sale of fur. They have asked to see our Fur Free markets policy to consider.
Real fur is cruel and unnecessary. Please urge the Council to ban the sale of real fur on their markets and adopt an official Fur Free Markets policy by contacting Councillor Ben Bellamy – Deputy Leader of the Council and Cabinet Member for Regeneration and Community Safety. Email: ben.bellamy@ambervalley.gov.uk
Antrim and Newtownabbey Council has the following markets: Antrim Town Market, Ballyclare May Fair, Christmas Markets – Antrim, Ballyclare, Glengormley, Summer Market in Glengormley.
Here is the Council’s response to our Freedom of Information request:
Q: Do you allow stall holders at your markets to sell real fur? (including small items such as knitted hats with fur bobbles, or key rings with fur trims etc.
A: On receipt of applications, categories of products are given not specific products eg. hot food, fruit veg, fish ,novelty items.
The Council allows the sale of fur. They have asked to see our Fur Free Markets policy to consider.
Real fur is cruel and unnecessary. Please urge the Council to ban the sale of real fur on their markets and adopt the official Fur Free Markets policy by contacting Clifford Todd, Head of Environmental Health, email: Clifford.todd@antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk.
Ards and North Down Borough Council has the following markets:
Ards Market; Bangor Market; May Day (Festival); Sea Bangor (Festival); Comber Earlies Food Festival; Portavogie Seafood Festival; Donaghadee Lights Up (Event); Seapark Fireworks (Event); Bangor Christmas Switch on (Event); Holywood Christmas Switch on (Event); Ards Christmas Switch On (Event)
Here is the Council’s response to our FoI request:
Q: Do you allow stall holders at your markets to sell real fur? (including small items such as knitted hats with fur bobbles, or key rings with fur trims etc.
A: Stall holders are allowed to sell any item as long as this is lawful.
The Councils allow the sale of fur. They have asked to see our Fur Free Markets policy, but added: “Council cannot guarantee that this would be implemented or adopted.”
Real fur is cruel and unnecessary. Please urge the Council to ban the sale of real fur on their markets and adopt an official Fur Free Markets policy by contacting Mr David Brown, Licensing and Regulatory Services Manager, david.brown@ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk.
Armagh Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council has the following markets: Lurgan Market; Shambles Variety Market, Armagh; Shambles Car Boot Sale, Armagh.
Here is the Council’s response to our Freedom of Information request:
Q: Do you allow stall holders at your markets to sell real fur? (including small items such as knitted hats with fur bobbles, or key rings with fur trims etc.
A: traders at Council markets do not sell any goods containing real fur; however there is currently no Council policy in place to prohibit the sale of real fur at its markets.
The Council allows the sale of fur. They have asked to see our Fur Free Markets policy to consider. but have stated:
Thank you for providing your recommended policy wording; however I must emphasise that Council cannot guarantee that this would be implemented or adopted as a new policy.
Real fur is cruel and unnecessary. Please urge the Council to ban the sale of real fur on their markets and adopt the official Fur Free Markets policy by contacting Alderman Stephen Moutray, Chair of Economic Development and Regeneration Committee, email: stephen.moutray@armaghbanbridgecraigavon.gov.uk
Arun District Council has the following markets:
Littlehampton General Market, Littlehampton Artisan Market, Bognor Regis Street Market.
Here is the Council’s response to our Freedom of Information request:
Q: Do you allow stall holders at your markets to sell real fur?
A:
The issues to which you refer thankfully are not problems that we have experienced within this District. We however do recognise that this may have caused a problem in other areas and that we may at some point find the sale of real fur within markets. We do have control over what items are sold on markets, however we could consider this issue specifically with Members.
I would be very grateful if you can send me the information you have relating to these issues and I will explore this and ask our members if they wish to address the issue through policy when it is reviewed.
The Council allows the sale of fur. They have asked to see our Fur Free Markets policy to consider.
Real fur is cruel and unnecessary. Please urge the Council to ban the sale of real fur on their markets and join the official Fur Free Markets scheme by contacting Cllr James Walsh, Leader of the Council and Portfolio Holder for Economy and Policy, email: cllr.james.walsh@arun.gov.uk or Sarah Meeton, Licensing Manager, email: Sarah.Meeten@arun.gov.uk .
Ashfield District Council operate the following general retail markets: Hucknall outdoor market; Kirkby-in-Ashfield outdoor market; Sutton-in-Ashfield outdoor market; Idlewells Market; indoor market at Sutton-in-Ashfield.
Here is Ashfield’s response to our Freedom of Information request:
Q: Do you allow stall holders at your markets to sell real fur? (including small items such as knitted hats with fur bobbles, or key rings with fur trims etc.
A: The authority do not have a policy which would prevent these items being sold.
The Council allows the sale of fur. They have asked to see our Fur Free markets policy, but adding: “on a no commitment basis.”
Real fur is cruel and unnecessary. Please urge the Council to ban the sale of real fur on their markets and join the official Fur Free Markets scheme by contacting Councillor Matthew Relf, Portfolio Holder for Place, Planning & Regeneration, Email: cllr.m.relf@ashfield.gov.uk
Babergh District Council has the following markets: Hadleigh Market
Here is the Council’s response to our Freedom of Information request:
Q: Do you allow stall holders at your markets to sell real fur? (including small items such as knitted hats with fur bobbles, or key rings with fur trims etc.
A: Sheepskins , no specific agreements re animal products other than live animals but we have no stalls offering this kind of product
The Council allows the sale of fur. They have asked to see our Fur Free Markets policy to consider.
Real fur is cruel and unnecessary. Please urge the Council to ban the sale of real fur on their markets and adopt the official Fur Free Markets policy by contacting Cllr John Ward, Leader of the Council and Cabinet Member for Finance, email: john.ward@babergh.gov.uk or Cllr Michael Holt, Cabinet Member for Economic Growth, email: michael.holt@babergh.gov.uk
Barnsley Borough Council has the following markets: Barnsley Central, Hoyland, Goldthorpe, Penistone, Wombwell
Here is the Council’s response to our Freedom of Information request:
Q: Do you allow stall holders at your markets to sell real fur? (including small items such as knitted hats with fur bobbles, or key rings with fur trims etc.
A: Yes
The Council allows the sale of fur. They have asked to see our Fur Free Markets policy to consider.
Real fur is cruel and unnecessary. Please urge the Council to ban the sale of real fur on their markets and adopt the official Fur Free Markets policy by contacting Cllr Tim Cheetham, Cabinet Spokesperson – Regeneration and Culture, email: cllrtimcheetham@barnsley.gov.uk
Barrow-In-Furness Borough Council has the following markets: Barrow Indoor and Outdoor Markets
Here is the Council’s response to our Freedom of Information request:
Q: Do you allow stall holders at your markets to sell real fur? (including small items such as knitted hats with fur bobbles, or key rings with fur trims etc.
A: We consider each application to trade on its own merits
The Council allows the sale of fur. They have asked to see our Fur Free Markets policy to consider.
Real fur is cruel and unnecessary. Please urge the Council to ban the sale of real fur on their markets and adopt the official Fur Free Markets policy by contacting Councillor Ann Thompson, Leader of the Council, email: mathomson@barrowbc.gov.uk .
Basingstoke and Deane Council has the following markets: Wednesday and Saturday markets (contracted out to Hughmark Continental Ltd.)
In addition, there are a number of trading stalls and food/beverage stalls at Basingstoke Live, an annual music event managed by the council’s Events Team.
Here is the Council’s response to our Freedom of Information request:
Q: Do you allow stall holders at your markets to sell real fur? (including small items such as knitted hats with fur bobbles, or key rings with fur trims etc.
A: we do not currently have a policy within our market contract that fur should not be sold and as far as we are aware the situation has not arisen.
The Council allows the sale of fur. They have asked to see our Fur Free Markets policy to consider.
Real fur is cruel and unnecessary. Please urge the Council to ban the sale of real fur on their markets and adopt the official Fur Free Markets policy by contacting Cllr Simon Bound, Deputy Leader Cabinet Member for Communities, Culture and Partnerships, email: Cllr.Simon.Bound@basingstoke.gov.uk
This is a new council created as a result of the the amalgamation of Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole councils.
They have not yet developed a new policy in relation to markets and until they do (probably mid 2020) you should continue to check the individual council listings.
We will update all listings as we become aware of changes.
If you wish to raise any concerns around this then please contact Cllr Lewis Allison, Portfolio Holder for Tourism, Leisure and Communities, email: Lewis.Allison@bcpcouncil.gov.uk
Birmingham City Council has the following markets: Bull Ring Indoor Market, Bull Ring Open Market, Bull Ring Rag Market, Wholesale Market.
Here is the Council’s response to our Freedom of Information request:
Q: Do you allow stall holders at your markets to sell real fur?
A: We do not currently have a policy on this matter and applications are considered on an individual basis.
The Council allows the sale of fur. They have asked to see our Fur Free Markets policy to consider.
Real fur is cruel and unnecessary. Please urge the Council to ban the sale of real fur on their markets and adopt the official Fur Free Markets policy by contacting Brigid Jones, Deputy Leader of the Council, email: brigid.jones@birmingham.gov.uk .
Blaenau Gwent Borough Council has the following markets: weekly markets in Abertillery, Ebbw Vale & Brynmawr
Here is the Council’s response to our Freedom of Information request:
Q: Do you allow stall holders at your markets to sell real fur? (including small items such as knitted hats with fur bobbles, or key rings with fur trims etc.
A: We do not have a policy regarding Market Traders selling real fur products. However, if our attention was brought to such an incident, Officers would liaise with colleagues in Trading Standards for advice.
The Council allows the sale of fur. They have asked to see our Fur Free Markets policy to consider.
Real fur is cruel and unnecessary. Please urge the Council to ban the sale of real fur on their markets and adopt the official Fur Free Markets policy by contacting Cllr Garth Collier, Executive member for Environment, email:Garth.Collier@blaenau-gwent.gov.uk .
Bournemouth Borough Council has the following markets: Bournemouth Air Festival, Arts by the Sea Festival, Bournemouth Bay Run, Christmas Market
Here is the Council’s response to our Freedom of Information request:
Q: Do you allow stall holders at your markets to sell real fur? (including small items such as knitted hats with fur bobbles, or key rings with fur trims etc.
A: Very rarely have these requests. We don’t currently have a policy for this however so they could be permitted.
The Council allows the sale of fur. They have asked to see our Fur Free Markets policy to consider.
Real fur is cruel and unnecessary. Please urge the Council to ban the sale of real fur on their markets and adopt the official Fur Free Markets policy by contacting Councillor Lewis Allison, Portfolio Holder of Tourism, Leisure and Communities, email: Lewis.Allison@bcpcouncil.gov.uk
Bradford Metropolitan Council has the following markets: Oastler Centre, Bradford City Centre, Kirkgate Market, Bradford City Centre, Keighley Market, Bingley Open Market, Shipley Open Market and St James’s Wholesale Market
Here is the Council’s response to our FoI request:
Q: Do you allow stall holders at your markets to sell real fur?
A: There are no specific exclusions preventing traders offer real fur for sale. Markets Management have confirmed there are no market traders that specialise in the sale of real fur to the general public.
The Council allows the sale of fur.
Real fur is cruel and unnecessary. Please urge the Council to ban the sale of real fur on their markets and adopt the official Fur Free Markets policy by contacting Cllr Alex Ross-Shaw, Portfolio Holder- Regeneration, Housing, Planning & Transport, email: alex.ross-shaw@bradford.gov.uk
Here is Brentwood Borough Council’s response to our FoI request:
Q: Do you allow stall holders at your markets to sell real fur? (including small items such as knitted hats with fur bobbles, or key rings with fur trims etc.
A: No Policy
The Council allows the sale of fur. They have asked to see our Fur Free Markets policy to consider.
Real fur is cruel and unnecessary. Please urge the Council to ban the sale of real fur on their markets and adopt an official Fur Free Markets policy by contacting Cllr Olivia Sanders – Chair of Licensing Committee olivia.sanders@brentwood.gov.uk
The Council runs the weekly markets in Hoddesdon town centre on Wednesdays and Fridays and Waltham Cross town centre on Wednesdays and Fridays.
Here is Broxbourne Council’s response to our FoI request:
Q: Do you allow stall holders at your markets to sell real fur? (including small items such as knitted hats with fur bobbles, or key rings with fur trims etc.
A: The Council reserves the right to refuse to allow for sale any class of goods deemed illegal or unsuitable for sale on the markets and currently specifies in the market policy ‘counterfeit products; weapons; alcohol; tobacco, and any other product/service deemed inappropriate’. While we do not currently specify animal fur, our markets are under review and any information provided would be considered as part of this review.
The Council allows the sale of fur. They have asked to see our Fur Free markets policy to consider.
Real fur is cruel and unnecessary. Please urge the Council to ban the sale of real fur on their markets and adopt an official Fur Free Markets policy by contacting Cllr Paul Seeby, Cabinet Member for Planning & Community Development; cllr.p.seeby@broxbourne.gov.uk (More details: https://www.broxbourne.gov.uk/your-council/councillor/paul-seeby-flamstead-end)
Burnley Borough Council has the following markets: Burnley Market
Here is the Council’s response to our Freedom of Information request:
Q: Do you allow stall holders at your markets to sell real fur? (including small items such as knitted hats with fur bobbles, or key rings with fur trims etc.
A: I’ve never really come across this. I have a tenant who sells key rings with fur trims but she couldn’t even tell me whether it was real or not. I suspect not because of the price of them but I couldn’t say for definite
The Council allows the sale of fur. They have asked to see our Fur Free Markets policy to consider.
Real fur is cruel and unnecessary. Please urge the Council to ban the sale of real fur on their markets and adopt the official Fur Free Markets policy by contacting Cllr Asif Raja, Portfolio Holder for Economy & Growth, email: araja@burnley.gov.uk
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