Gwynedd Council has the following markets: Weekly markets run by the Council in Pwllheli and Caernarfon. Seasonal weekly market in Porthmadog. Occasional market/fairs in Tywyn, Bala, Llan Ffestiniog, Cricieth, Dolgellau. Llanllyfni.
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: There are no specific conditions in Gwynedd Council’s Licence agreements relating to the sale of real fur. Agreements do contain general information on the products sold but this may not include detailed information on whether or not the product contains real fur. As far as we are aware, the Council does not currently have a policy covering this subject.
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 Dafydd Meurig, Deputy Leader, Cabinet Member for the Environment, email: cynghorydd.dafyddmeurig@gwynedd.llyw.cymru
Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council has the following markets: two large indoor retail market halls; one within Ashton- underLyne and one within Hyde. Also operate a number of temporary specialist events within the borough.
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 allow the sale of fashion and fashion accessories and do not specify against the sale of fur.
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 John Taylor, Deputy Executive Leader , email: john.taylor@tameside.gov.uk
Rochdale Borough Council has the following markets: Car Boot sales, Rochdale Market, Christmas Market, Wedding Show
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: This is not specifically detailed as a prohibited item in Rochdale Market trader’s terms and conditions (below). To date we have not dealt with any traders wishing to sell real fur products; however should this occur it would currently be at the discretion of the Market Supervisor.
Rochdale Market trader’s terms and conditions: “The sale of the following goods are prohibited: alcohol, live animals and birds, fireworks, firearms, replica and decommissioned firearms, combat knives, counterfeit goods or any other item deemed by the Market Supervisor as likely to cause offence or danger to the public”.
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 Allen Brett, Leader of the Council, email: allen.brett@rochdale.gov.uk
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
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: We don’t have a charter but the contract with market operators includes a provision: …The list of prohibited items is not exhaustive and Council reserves the right to prohibit the sale of goods if it deems it appropriate.
The Council allows the sale of fur, but will consider a Fur Free Market 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 Cllr Marcus Hart, Leader of the Council, email: marcus.hart@wyreforestdc.gov.uk
This council has advised us that they have no responsibility for trading stalls at markets or other events.
Shropshire Council has the following markets: Market Drayton street and indoor Market,
Shrewsbury Market – responsible for the permanent stalls located around the perimeter of the market floor and gallery
Ellesmere Market Hall – leased out to ‘All together Ellesmere’
LSD Promotions are contracted to run the Market Drayton market. They have a strict No Fur policy and are members of our Fur Free Markets Scheme.
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 on this.
The Council allows the sale of fur. They have asked to see our Fur Free Markets policy to consider but stated:
Yes, but this does not imply we will incorporate this wording into any of our agreements
Please urge the Council to adopt the official Fur Free Markets policy by contacting Cllr Steve Charmley, Portfolio holder for Corporate Support, email: steve.charmley@shropshire.gov.uk
The Council does not prohibit 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 emailing listening@fylde.gov.uk
Warrington Borough Council has the following markets: Warrington Indoor Market, Lymm Open Market, Warrington Comicon, Warrington Medieval Market and a monthly evening food market called Foody Thirstday.
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: No, however in future we may be looking to run a vintage 1940’s themed weekend which may include traders who sell genuine vintage clothing with real fur trim.
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 Andy Ward, Market Project Manager , email: andy.ward@warrington.gov.uk
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: NO
However, we are unaware of any official policy documents or guidelines to enforce this.
Please urge the Council to adopt the official Fur Free Markets policy by contacting the Town Clerk at nantwichtc@nantwichtowncouncil.gov.uk
Wigan Council has the following markets: Indoor markets in Wigan and Leith, outdoor markets in Wigan, Leith, Ashton, Hindley, Atherton and Tyldesley, street markets in Wigan and Leigh, fairs in Ashton and Hindley.
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: ‘No’
However, we are unaware of any official policy documents or guidelines to enforce this.
Please urge the Council to adopt the official Fur Free Markets policy by contacting Cllr David Molyneux: Portfolio Holder – Economic Development and Regeneration. Email: D.Molyneux@wigan.gov.uk
South Ribble Borough Council has the following markets: Leyland market, Leyland Festival, Leyland Christmas, Taste Leyland, Longton Village Market, Penwortham Autumn Show
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: Under no circumstances
However, we are unaware of any official policy documents or guidelines to enforce this.
Please urge the Council to adopt the official Fur Free Markets policy by contacting; Leyland Market falls under the remit of Councillor Mary Green, Leader of the Council, email: cllr.mary.green@southribble.gov.uk
Crewe Town Council has the following markets: ad hoc occasional events.
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: There is no policy on this.
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 P Minshall, Chair of Town Development Committee, email: cllr.b-minshall@crewetowncouncil.gov.uk
Here is Chorley 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
However, we have received no evidence of any official policy documents or guidelines to enforce this. The Council have been sent a Fur Free Markets policy and contract to sign and adopt, with no response so far.
Please urge the Council to adopt the official Fur Free Markets policy by contacting Councillor Danny Gee, Portfolio Holder for Town Centre and Assets at danny.gee@chorley.gov.uk.
Cheshire East Council has the following markets: Congleton, Crewe, Macclesfield, Middlewich, Wilmslow
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: 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 Portfolio Holder for Finance and Communication, Cllr Paul Bates, email: paul.bates@cheshireeast.gov.uk
Sandbach Town Council has the following markets: Thursday Charter, Small Saturday Market & Xmas 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: Don’t currently have any.
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 Karl Brown, Operations Manager, email: operationsmanager@sandbach.gov.uk
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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: NO
However, we are unaware of any official policy documents or guidelines to enforce this.
Please urge the Council to adopt the official Fur Free Markets policy by contacting Adam Keppel-Green, Town clerk, email: adam.kg@knutsfordtowncouncil.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 .
Preston Council has the following markets: Preston Indoor Market, Preston Outdoor Market, Preston Car Boot Market.
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: We do have the powers to limit what traders can sell or display. However, at the moment sale of real fur is not currently on our prohibited list of products. We are currently revising our Rules and Regulations for the new Market, so would be happy to receive recommended form of words.
The Council allows the sale of fur, but 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 R. Boswell, Cabinet Member For Community and the Environment (Deputy Leader), email: cllr.r.boswell@preston.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
Bolton Council has two regular markets: Bolton Market and Westhoughton Market, as well as two special markets, Bolton Teenage Market and an Artisan market.
Here in Bolton Council’s brief 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
However, we have received no evidence of any offical policy docuements or guidelines to enforce this. Bolton Council have been sent a suggested policy to adopt, with no resposne so far.
Please urge the Council to adopt an official Fur Free Markets policy by contacting Councillor Linda Thomas, Leader of the Council, email: linda.thomas@bolton.gov.uk
This council has advised us that they have no responsibility for trading stalls at markets or other events.
Salford City Council has the following markets: Eccles Market, Misc. fairs
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: 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 David Lancaster MBE, Cabinet Member for Environment and Community Safety, email: councillor.lancaster@salford.gov.uk
