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 Denise Lelliott; Cabinet Member for Jobs & the Local Economy, email: Cllr Denise Lelliott, Cabinet Member for Jobs & the Local Economy, email: denise.lelliott@rotherham.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
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
Here is Hambleton District 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 Isobel Sanderson, Portfolio Holder for Governance, email: cllr.isobel.sanderson@hambleton.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: Not to our knowledge
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 Council at customer.services@nuneatonandbedworth.gov.uk.
South Holland District Council has the following markets: Spalding, Crowland, Holbeach, Long Sutton
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 Roger Gambba-Jones, Portfolio Holder for Place, email: RGambba-jones@sholland.gov.uk
Leyburn Town Council has the following markets: Weekly Friday market, Monthly Sunday 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 can confirm that the Markets run by Leyburn Town Council do not sell any real fur. When traders apply for a pitch on the market they have to fill out an application stating exactly what is to be sold and this has to then be approved by Councillors before they can trade.
However, we are unaware of any official policy documents or guidelines to enforce this. They have asked to see our fur free markets policy.
Please urge the Council to adopt the official Fur Free Markets policy by contacting Charlotte Smith, Clerk to the council, email: contact@leyburntowncouncil.co.uk
Scarborough Borough Council has the following markets: Scarborough Market Hall and Vaults, Whitby 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 Bill Chatt, Portfolio Holder for Public Health and Housing , email: Cllr.bill.chatt@scarborough.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
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, there are currently no official policy documents or guidelines to enforce this.
Please urge the Council to adopt the official Fur Free Markets policy by contacting Portfolio holder Councillor Dearing – markdearing@kettering.gov.uk
Darlington Borough Council has the following markets: Darlington market (operated by Market Asset Management).
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: Darlington Council do not allow fur trading on Darlington Market Stalls. This is administered through initial application process, and regular stall checks can call in trading standards if we suspect any problems.
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 Chris McEwan, Deputy Leader and Economy and Regeneration Portfolio, email: chris.mcewan@darlington.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 and they have refused to consider our recommended policy.
Please urge the Council to adopt the official Fur Free Markets policy by contacting Councillor Jonathan Nunn (Leader of the Council), email: cllr.jnunn@northampton.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
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
South Lakeland District Council has the following markets: indoor and outdoor Market in Kendal
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: Although we have no specific written policy on this subject, we wouldn’t knowingly allow anyone to retail animal fur on the market. The majority of our outdoor market traders are food retailers, the few trade stalls that retail any clothing items operate their own self-imposed ban on the sale of fur and animal products. No one has retailed fur on our markets for many years.
However, we are unaware of any official policy documents or guidelines to enforce this.
At their request we have sent them our recommended policy to consider.
Please urge the Council to adopt the official Fur Free Markets policy by contacting Councillor Graham Vincent , Economy and Assets Portfolio Holder, g.vincent@southlakeland.gov.uk
Welshpool Town Council has the following markets: Welshpool Indoor 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: There is a rule of no real fur sold.
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 Robert Robinson, Town Clerk, email: wtcouncil@btinternet.com
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.
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
Selby Town Council has the following markets: Weekly Selby Market, Monthly Selby Farmers & Craft Market, Christmas Market and a yearly Food & Drink Festival, 4 Summer Bank Holiday 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 don’t currently have a policy but have checked with stall holders and no one is selling any real fur items, we would be happy to receive a recommended form of words to include in our existing trading conditions.
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 Gill Bell, Market Manager, email: g.bell@selbytowncouncil.co.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
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
North Lincolnshire Council has the following markets: Scunthorpe Market, Ashby Market (Thursday’s Only), Brigg Market (Thursday and Saturday Only), Scunthorpe Christmas Lights Switch On and Brigg Farmers Market (Fourth Saturday of Every Month)
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: Currently we have no traders to our knowledge who currently sell real fur products. However, we would not restrict a trader in selling fur related products as this is not prohibited in our market charter. We have the right, as owner of the land/building, under the Market charter to restrict any goods being sold that is offensive to public taste. That being said this would not directly be instigated providing the fur products remained legal to be sold in the UK.
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 Rob Waltham, Cabinet Member for Place Shaping, email: rob.waltham@northlincs.gov.uk
Gedling Borough Council has the following markets: Arnold Market, Arnold Carnival – craft marquee,
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 DRAFT Trader handbook contains the following clause:
11.1 You must not sell stolen goods, counterfeit goods, unsafe goods, tobacco products (duty unpaid), unauthorised alcohol goods, offensive weapons, fireworks, legal highs, real fur, livestock and items of a pornographic or offensive nature. Any concerns or suspected breaches of this paragraph will be reported to Nottinghamshire Police and/or Trading Standards whichever is the most appropriate authority.
Please urge the Council join the official Fur Free Markets scheme by contacting Councillor Jenny Hollingsworth, Portfolio Holder for Growth and Regeneration, email: cllr.jenny.hollingsworth@gedling.gov.uk
Leeds City Council manages Leeds Kirkgate Indoor and outdoor markets and district markets at Otley, Pudsey and Yeadon.
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
Market officers patrol the market throughout opening hours, however, we are very much reliant on feedback from customers to assist us in identifying real fur. In the event of a complaint being received we will investigate, including taking the appropriate professional advice.
In terms of enforcement, if a concern is identified then we will speak with the trader to ensure that they understand the issue and ask them to refrain from selling the offending item. If the trader refuses to cooperate then there is a clause in our trading agreements that a trader must not bring the council into disrepute which can be enforced.
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 Jonathon Pryor, Market Champion and Chair of the Market Management Board, email: jonathan.pryor@leeds.gov.uk
Erewash Borough Council has the following markets: Ilkeston Town Centre Market – Each Thursday and Saturday. Long Eaton Town Centre Market – Each Wednesday, Friday 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: No, as per charter. Not currently covered in the market policy, although this is currently being re-written and will include reference to fur. The markets are inspected weekly and any selling fur should be noted and acted upon.
Please urge the Council to adopt the official Fur Free Markets policy by contacting Councillor Michael Powell, Lead Member for Regeneration and Planning, email: Councillor.Michael.Powell@erewash.gov.uk
Newark Town Council has the following markets: Newark Market
- Monday (except Bank Holidays) – collectors/antiques market
- Wednesday – general retail market
- Thursday – collectors/antiques market
- Friday – general retail market
- Saturday – general retail 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: 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 Ian Harrison, Markets Manager, email: ian.harrison@newark.gov.uk
Nottingham City Council has the following markets: Clinton Street, Victoria Centre, Bulwell, St Ann’s, Hyson Green, Bilborough, Clifton, Nottingham Car Boot at Colwick.
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: When deciding whether to approve traders and what they trade, the council considers the ethical nature of the products. These considerations include the source of the product, whether or not the fur is a by-product and clear signage stating the origin of the product to the public.
The council can advise that a new policy is currently being drafted, subject to approval, for Nottingham City Council markets to become Fur Free in the future.
They have asked for our Fur Free Markets scheme information to consider.
Please urge the Council to adopt the official Fur Free Markets policy by contacting Cllr david Trimble, Portfolio Holder for Leisure and Culture, email: dave.trimble@nottinghamcity.gov.uk
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
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
This council has advised us that they have no responsibility for trading stalls at markets or other events.
This council has advised us that they have no responsibility for trading stalls at markets or other events.
Lincoln City Council has the following markets: Lincoln Central Market &Lincoln 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: Lincoln Christmas Market does not have any stalls that sell real fur but would be happy to consider your wording
They have now provided an update:
The application form for the Christmas Market now includes the following clause:
Please be aware that we do not allow the sale of real fur at Lincoln Christmas Market. Real fur means any animal skin or part attached thereto, either in its raw or processed state or the pelt of any animal killed for the animal’s fur. Real fur does not include materials clipped, shorn or combed from animals, fleece, sheepskin or shearling. We allow the sale of leather only where this is produced as by-product of the meat industry. City of Lincoln Council has produced an animal policy which can be viewed at by clicking here.
They have also confirmed they do not allow the sale of fur on the Central Market
The Council have asked to see our Fur Free Markets policy to consider.
Real fur is cruel and unnecessary. Please urge the Council to join our Fur Free Markets scheme by contacting Cllr Neil Murray, Portfolio holder for Economic Growth, email: neil.murray@lincoln.gov.uk
Rushcliffe Borough Council has the following markets: Bingham market, Bingham farmers’ market, Sutton Bonington farmers market, West Bridgford farmers’ market, West Bridgford and Bingham craft market (management of all markets is contracted out).
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: Not knowingly
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 A Edyvean, Portfolio Holder for Economic Growth and Business, email: Cllr.AEdyvean@rushcliffe.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
Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council has the following markets: Stockport 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: We do not currently have a policy to cover this.
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 Kate Butler, Cabinet Member for Economy & Regeneration, email: Cllr.kate.butler@stockport.gov.uk
Staffordshire Moorlands District Council has the following markets: 3rd Saturday of the month is Leek’s Fine Food Market and every 1st Sunday of the month is the ‘Totally Locally’ Sunday Supplement Market, Biddulph Artisan Market takes place on the First Friday of the month, Cheadle’s Weekly Outdoor 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: Although we do not have a formal policy, this type of product would not be formally accepted on the market. As a result of your correspondence relevant officers have been contacted to review this
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 Edwin Wain, Cabinet Member for Planning, Development and Property, email: edwin.wain@staffsmoorlands.gov.uk
