Redditch Borough Council has the following markets: Redditch Town Centre 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: ‘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 Councillor David Bush, Portfolio Holder for Economic Development, Town Centre and Commercialism, email: david.bush@redditchbc.gov.uk
Bath & NE Somerset Council has the following markets: Guildhall Market, High Street
Here is the Council’s response to our FoI request:
Q: Do you allow stall holders at your markets to sell real fur?
A: ‘We would not knowingly accept any stallholder tenancy selling real fur products.’ 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 Charles Gerrish, Cabinet Member for Finance and Efficiency, email: charles_gerrish@bathnes.gov.uk
Bedford Borough Council has the following markets: Wednesday Charter Market, Thursday Gourmet Food Market, Thursday Kempston Market, Friday Home & Garden Market, Saturday Charter 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 not knowingly encourage the sale of goods containing real fur, however, it is impossible to inspect every single product line on offer. There is currently nothing within the market regulations to prevent the sale of these items. There is, however, a blanket ban on the sale of any animals.
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 contacting Dave Hodgson, the Mayor of Bedford and Portfolio Holder for Economic Development, Rural Affairs and Partnerships, email: dave.hodgson@bedford.gov.uk
June 2018 – we have received an update from the Mayors Office:
the Council does not have a specific policy with regards to the sale of fur at our markets. However, we actively discourage the sale of fur and refuse permission if asked. We are currently revising our market regulations to prohibit the sale of fur on the markets, which is subject to member approval.
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
Boston Borough Council has the following markets: ? Every Wednesday in Market Place and Bargate Green. Every Saturday in Market Place.
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
They have additionally stated:
We do not have it written in our policy, it would be something we discussed with traders when they signed up and as part of the application process, they have to sign up and registar what are selling so at this point we would notify them.
However, we are unaware of any official policy documents or guidelines to enforce this. They have not responded to our offer to send them our Fur Free Markets policy.
Please urge the Council to adopt the official Fur Free Markets policy by contacting Councillor Nigel Welton, Portfolio holder – regulatory, email:nigel.welton@boston.gov.uk
Bracknell Market: Bracknell Forest Council oversees but does not manage the day to day running of the market, the management of the market is undertaken by Hughmark (https://www.hughmark.co.uk/).
Here is Bracknell Forest 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: Bracknell market is largely a food based market, there are only two non food stores, one sells plants and the other flowers. The management company has stated that they do not intend now or in the foreseeable future to allow fur in any form to be sold on Bracknell market.
However, we have received no evidence of any official policy documents or guidelines to enforce this. Bracknell Forest Council have been sent a suggested policy to adopt, with no response so far.
Please urge the Council to adopt an official Fur Free Markets policy by contacting Cllr Marc Brunel-Walker, executive member for economic development and regeneration, Marc.Brunel-Walker@bracknell-forest.gov.uk.
Bromsgrove District Council has the following markets: Bromsgrove town centre
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 Karen May, Portfolio Holder for Economic Development, email: k.may@Bromsgrove.gov.uk
The Council runs several town centre markets, as well as regular craft markets in Beeston.
Here is Broxtowe 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.
Please urge the Council to adopt the official Fur Free Markets policy by contacting Councillor Tony Harper, Chair of Jobs and Economy Committee, email: tony.harper@broxtowe.gov.uk
Caerphilly County Borough Council has the following markets:
-Bargoed Spring Fair
-Caerphilly Food Festival
-Blackwood Beach Party
-Risca Summer Festival
-Caerphilly Big Cheese
-Ystrad Mynach Festive Fayre
-Bargoed Winter Fair
-Risca Winter Fair
-Blackwood Winter Fair
-Caerphilly Christmas Market
Here is Caerphilly County Borough Council’s response to our FoI request:
Q: Do you allow stall holders at your markets to sell real fur?
A: We do not knowingly accept stall holders who could sell real fur at our events
They also stated they:
would welcome your offer of guidance for our fairs and markets
They have asked to see our Fur Free Markets policy to consider.
Please urge the Council to adopt an official Fur Free Markets policy by contacting Cllr Sean Morgan, Cabinet Member for Economy, Infrastructure, Sustainability & Wellbeing of Future Generations Champion, seanmorgan@caerphilly.gov.uk.
Here is Cannock Chase 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 Dianne Todd at dianetodd@cannockchasedc.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.
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- although we understand the Council is in the process of drafting an Animal Welfare Charter.
Please urge the Council to adopt the official Fur Free Markets policy by contacting the Performance Management Officer,
Department of Markets and Consumer Protection, email: directorate.markets@cityoflondon.gov.uk
Derby City Council has the following markets: Derby Market Hall, Allenton Market
In addition they stated: We manage and support several hundred fairs, events and festivals per annum.
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 join the official Fur Free Markets scheme by contacting Councillor Robin Wood , Cabinet Member for Leisure, Culture & Tourism, email: robin.wood@derby.gov.uk
Dudley MB Council has the following markets: Dudley Market, misc. Teenage and Craft Fayres throughout the year.
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 management company confirmed they do NOT allow real fur to be sold.
Please urge the Council to adopt the official Fur Free Markets policy by contacting Cllr Ian Kettle, Cabinet Member for Planning and Economic Development, email: Cllr.ian.kettle@dudleymbc.org.uk
Epsom & Ewell BoroughCouncil has the following markets: monthly farmers 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: ‘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 John Beckett, Chair of Environment committee, email: jbeckett@epsom-ewell.gov.uk
Evesham Town Council has the following markets: Evesham Street Market every Tuesday and Saturday
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 don’t have a specific policy that I can refer too with regards to the sale of fur but I would think we would maintain the fur free commitment if our contract with LSD were to end.
They are considering our Fur Free Markets Scheme documents.
LSD Promotions no longer run this market and the council have been asked for clarification on their fur policy.
Please urge the Council to adopt the official Fur Free Markets policy by contacting Stuart Carter, Town Clerk, email: townclerk@eveshamtowncouncil.gov.uk
Gloucester City Council has the following markets: Eastgate Indoor Market, Kings Square Market, Farmers Market, Hempsted Meadow Car Boot and 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’m 99% sure that we do not allow real fur in the market but will allow faux fur. We do not currently have any policies or agreements in place but would certainly welcome some wording to put onto our agreements.
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 Councillor Paul James, Leader of the Council and Cabinet Member for Regeneration and Economy, email:paul.james@gloucester.gov.uk
Harlow Council has the following markets: Occasional Events and Street Traders.
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 Council would not wish to be associated with the sale of real fur.
The Council no longer manages a market but does licence street traders and would not issue a licence to persons selling fur. This would be communicated to the trader on application for a street trading licence.
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 Councillor Danny Purton, Portfolio Holder for Environment, email: danny.purton@harlow.gov.uk
Harrogate Borough Council has the following markets: Ripon Market, Knaresborough Market and a Christmas 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: ‘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 Zoe Metcalfe: zoe.metcalfe@harrogate.gov.uk
Herefordshire Council has the following markets: Hereford Retail Market (Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday), Hereford produce and craft market (every Thursday, and first Saturday of each month), Hereford Christmas Markets (December)
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
Please see extract from Market Trader agreement.
2.7:2 No firearms (real or imitation), air weapons, sheath knives, cut-throat razors, hunting / fighting knives, bows or crossbows may be available for sale, domestic cutlery is permitted.
The sale of any item that may be deemed to be of a harmful, objectionable or of an offensive nature, or is prohibited by current Acts of Parliament will not be permitted.
However, there is no information as to how this applies to fur. They have asked for information on our Fur Free Markets scheme
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 John Harrington, Cabinet member for Infastructure and Transport, email: John.Harrington@herefordshire.gov.uk
Hertsmere Borough Council has the following markets: Borehamwood Market – managed by Bray Associates
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 sale of real fur would be actively discouraged by the market management company.
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 Councillor Seamus Quilty, Environment and Transport Portfolio Holder, email: cllr.seamus.quilty@hertsmere.gov.uk
LSD Promotions run the following markets:
Regular Markets:
Bewdley Riverside Market, Bilston Sunday Market, Market Drayton Street Market, Oxford Gloucester Green, Stratford-upon-Avon Markets, Tamworth Street Market, Wolverhampton Dudley Street, Worcester City Markets
Christmas Markets:
Various Special Events (including but not restricted to):
LSD Promotions operate a strict No Fur policy at all their markets and events. They are members of our Fur Free Markets Scheme.
Aylesbury Vale District Council has the following markets: regular weekly markets and one-off speciality 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: Real fur is explicitly banned from these markets.
Here is the wording from the official guidelines document:
Examples of items that will not be permitted:
-Items made from animals eg fur, ivory or bone.
Aylesbury Vale are members of our official Fur Free Markets scheme.
Diana Fawcett, Aylesbury Town Centre & Regeneration Manager, email: dfawcett@aylesburyvaledc.gov.uk
Duck Pond Markets run the following markets:
Weekly:
- Richmond – Saturday Foodies, Sunday Artisan
Monthly:
- Chalfont – Artisan 3rd Saturday
- Henley on Thames – Artisan 4th Sunday
- Radlett – Artisan 4th Sunday
- Ruislip – Foodies 1st Sunday, Artisan 3rd Sunday
Quarterly:
- Highgate – Artisan 2nd Sunday (March, June, September, December)
Duck Pond Markets are members of our Fur Free Markets Scheme.
Oldham Council has the following markets:
Markets Section is responsible for markets held at Chadderton, Royton, Shaw and Oldham Town Centre.
The Licencing Section manages the market that is held at Uppermill every Wednesday.
In september 2018 the council passed a motion to go fur free on all their markets. To read the full text please click this link: https://committees.oldham.gov.uk/documents/g7163/Agenda%20frontsheet%2012th-Sep-2018%2018.00%20Council.pdf?T=0
Page 8, Item 13, Motion 3
Oldham Council is a member of our official Fur Free Markets scheme.
CJ’s Events run the following markets:
Regular Markets:
Weekly: Southam Market, Kenilworth Market, Warwick Market.
CJ’s Events Warwickshire is currently reviewing its policies. We’re pleased to have been approached by Respect For Animals to join the Fur Free Markets Scheme. Here at CJ’s Events Warwickshire we realise real fur is cruel and unnecessary. Although we encourage small independent businesses to sell exclusive products, we do not feel fur has a place at our markets or events and will work closely with traders to ensure no fur products are sold.
Matlock Town Council has the following markets: Victorian 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: The Town Council has adopted your policy wording. It can be found on our website under Council Document Library>policies and procedures.
POLICY STATEMENT
Matlock Town Council recognises that the United Kingdom has banned the farming of animals for their fur on ethical grounds since 2000 and the use of one of the most common traps used to catch animals for their fur has also been banned for many years.
Recognising that real fur is cruel and unnecessary, this Local Authority prohibits the selling of products containing real animal fur on council owned land, council run markets or council leased markets (including seasonal and Christmas markets). All products wholly or partially made with real fur are covered by this ban.
Further to this, the Council will not use real fur on robes and other items relating to Council office garments.
They adopted the main body of the policy but not the full wording and unfortunately they declined to join the Fur Free Markets Scheme.
Real fur is cruel and unnecessary. Please urge the Council join the Fur Free Markets Scheme by contacting Committee Chair – Councillor Steve Flitter – hurstfarm1@matlock.gov.uk; Lead Councillor for Events – Councillor Margaret Elsworth – smedleystreet1@matlock.gov.uk
Bromsgrove District Council has the following markets: Bromsgrove town centre
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 Karen May, Portfolio Holder for Economic Development, email: k.may@Bromsgrove.gov.uk
Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council has the following markets:
Regularly held events include, but are not restricted to, the following:
• Markets delivered on behalf of Solihull MBC by an external provider include monthly Farmer’s Markets and Fine and Local Food Fayres, as well as a series of up to six craft markets throughout the year.
• Markets and other events organised in the town centre by Solihull BID. These include a Christmas market, Jazz Festival weekend and BIG Taste weekend.
• Community events, funfairs and other activities held in the Borough’s parks. The main annual events include the following:
1. Robert Wilkinson’s Funfair – held in Meriden Park over two weekends per year, usually during May and July.
2. Solihull Carnival – organised by Solihull Lions and which takes place in Tudor Grange Park on one day in June.
3. Bob Wilson’s Funfair – held in conjunction with the Solihull Carnival but over three days from Thursday to Saturday. They also provide some rides for other community events, including Solihull Summerfest and Solihull Round Table Fireworks Display (see below).
4. Donkey Derby – organised by Shirley Round Table and held on a Saturday during June.
5. Race for Life – organised by Cancer Research UK one Sunday during June and held in Malvern / Brueton Park and finishing in Mell Square.
6. Shirley Carnival – organised by Shirley Lions and held on a Saturday during July.
7. Solihull Summerfest – organised by One Music Management on behalf of Help Harry Help Others charity and held in Tudor Grange Park over the August Bank Holiday weekend.
8. Dorridge Day – organised by Knowle and Dorridge Round Table and held in Dorridge Park on a Sunday during September.
9. Fun in the Park – organised by Soroptimists International and held in Tudor Grange Park one Sunday in September.
10. Solihull Round Table Fireworks Display – organised by Solihull Round Table and held on a Saturday in November.
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: Solihull MBC complies with the law when determining the items traders are allowed to sell when on Council land. It is currently not illegal for these items to be sold so the sale of these goods would be permitted.
The Council allows the sale of fur. They have asked to see our Fur Free Markets policy to consider but stated:
Solihull MBC would not object to receiving copies of any information with regard to policy documents and stallholder agreements. However, these would be received without prejudice.
There has been no further contact from the Council since this information was sent 31/01/18
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 Alison Rolf, Cabinet Portfolio Holder – Environment and Housing, email: alison.rolf@solihull.gov.uk
Stratford-upon-Avon District Council has the following markets: Rother Street Markets, Waterside Upmarket, Victorian Christmas Market, Various occasional specialist markets.
LSD Promotions are contracted to run all Stratford-upon-Avon Town Centre Markets. LSD Promotions 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: The decision on the stock of anyone selling on the markets through our contract would be made by LSD Promotions. If the council chose to it could put a clause in our markets contract, but there currently isn’t one.
Although this means Fur is not currently sold at this councils markets we have contacted the council to invite them to sign up to our Fur Free Markets Scheme.
Please urge the Council to adopt the official Fur Free Markets policy by contacting Cllr Christopher Kettle, Chairman of the Council, email: chris.kettle@stratford-dc.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 .
Worcester City Council has the following markets: Angel Place, ‘Upmarkets’, Riverside Artists Market, Worcester Victorian Christmas Fayre and various festivals and fun days
All the main markets, the Christmas Fayre and some festivals are managed by LSD Promotions who have a strict No Fur policy and are members of our Fur Free Markets Scheme.
Here is the Council’s response to our FoI request:
Q: Do you allow stall holders at your markets to sell real fur?
A: ‘No’
We are seeking clarification from Worcester Council as to their policy for events not managed by LSD Promotions.
Please urge the Council to adopt the official Fur Free Markets policy by contacting Cllr Lucy Hodgson, Chair of Place and Economic Development Sub-committee, email: lucy.hodgson@worcestercity.gov.uk or Cllr Adrian Gregson, Vice Chair of Place and Economic Development Sub-committee, email: adrian.gregson@worcester.gov.uk
Dudley MB Council has the following markets: Dudley Market, misc. Teenage and Craft Fayres throughout the year.
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 management company confirmed they do NOT allow real fur to be sold.
Please urge the Council to adopt the official Fur Free Markets policy by contacting Cllr Ian Kettle, Cabinet Member for Planning and Economic Development, email: Cllr.ian.kettle@dudleymbc.org.uk
Evesham Town Council has the following markets: Evesham Street Market every Tuesday and Saturday
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 don’t have a specific policy that I can refer too with regards to the sale of fur but I would think we would maintain the fur free commitment if our contract with LSD were to end.
They are considering our Fur Free Markets Scheme documents.
LSD Promotions no longer run this market and the council have been asked for clarification on their fur policy.
Please urge the Council to adopt the official Fur Free Markets policy by contacting Stuart Carter, Town Clerk, email: townclerk@eveshamtowncouncil.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
The Council operates markets in West Bromwich, Wednesbury, Oldbury, Great Bridge.
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: There is no restriction on the sale of fur as long as it is legal to do so. However in reality it is most unlikely furs would be sold on our markets and has not happened in my memory.
The Council allows the sale of fur. Real fur is often sold cheaply as bobbles/ poms or trims and wrongly assumed to be fake, and it is of concern that the Council appear complacent about this. Please let us know if you suspect real fur being sold.
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 Dave Hosell, Cabinet Member responsible for markets, email: david_hosell@sandwell.gov.uk
Bewdley Town Council has the following markets: Riverside Market first and third Sundays in the month, bank holiday Mondays and at Christmas.
All are operated by LSD Promotions who 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: LSD Promotions operate all of our markets. We don’t have any specific policies on fur free, but we are of course pleased to use an operator who takes this issue seriously.
They are considering our Fur Free Markets Scheme documents.
Please urge the Council to adopt the official Fur Free Markets policy by contacting Sharon Hudson, Town Clerk, email: townclerk@bewdleytowncouncil.org
Warwick District Council has the following markets:
- Leamington Farmer’s Market, Warwick Charter Market, Warwick Farmer’s Market, Kenilworth Weekly Market (let to CJ’s Events)
CJ’s Events are members of our Fur Free Markets Scheme. This is what they had to say:
CJ’s Events Warwickshire is currently reviewing its policies. We’re pleased to have been approached by Respect For Animals to join the Fur Free Markets Scheme. Here at CJ’s Events Warwickshire we realise real fur is cruel and unnecessary. Although we encourage small independent businesses to sell exclusive products, we do not feel fur has a place at our markets or events and will work closely with traders to ensure no fur products are sold.
- Leamington Seasonal Sunday Markets (let E.G. Skett)
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: Neither contractor has stalls selling real fur, and although would not allow such a trader neither have published policies on the matter, and nor does it feature within the Market’s Policy of the District Council. We would be happy to receive examples of policies and stall holder agreements.
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 Noel Butler , Business Portfolio, email: noel.butler@warwickdc.gov.uk
