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
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has the following markets: Newry, Kilkeel, Crossmaglem, Castlewellan, Downpatrick
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: Council has no specific policy on 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 Mr Fintan Quinn, email: fintan.quinn@nmandd.org and Mr Kevin Scullion email: kevin.scullion@nmandd.org
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
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)
Malvern Hills District Council has the following markets: Worcestershire Farmers Market, Boffy Events Arts and Craft Market, Antique and Collectors 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 no specific ban on selling real fur at any of our markets, however we have checked and we are not aware or have been informed of any real fur products being sold at any of the markets operated on our behalf.
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 David Chambers, Portfolio Holder for Economic Development, email: david.chambers@malvernhillsdc.net
Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council has the following markets: Hatfield 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 currently nothing to prevent stall holders from selling real 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 Roger Trigg, Deputy Mayor, email: roger.trigg@welhat.gov.uk
Plymouth City Council has the following markets: Plymouth Market, Flavour Fest, Seafood Festival, 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: None of our traders currently sell these products and the situation has not arisen where any traders, past, present or potential, have requested to sell real fur.
We do not have a policy in place for real fur etc. but would be something we would happily adopt for events but would need to be approved if a formal PCC 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 the official Fur Free Markets policy by contacting Cllr Ian Bowyer, Leader of Plymouth City Council, email: Ian.Bowyer@plymouth.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
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 have a policy on this, so would consider reviewing a policy
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 Lee Wilkes Chairman of the Environment, Leisure and Recreation Committee,email: councillor@raunds-tc.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
Peterborough City Council has the following markets: Peterborough City Market City Centre occasional markets Christmas Market Herlington Market Wellington Street car boot sale Heritage Festival Italian Festival Classic and Vintage Vehicle Festival Diwali Festival Christmas Festival Switch-on
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 license agreement in relation to Peterborough City Market does not contain any clauses specifically included to address the sale of real fur. However, none of the traders on Peterborough City Market sell any items containing real fur. Herlington Market is administered by our section under the Misc Provisions Act 1982, traders pay a daily fee to trade. With regards to real fur we can add reasonable and appropriate conditions so I believe we would bar traders from selling these items.
However we are unaware of any policy to prevent the sale of real 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 Steve Allen, Cabinet Advisor to the Leader, email: steve.allen@peterborough.gov.uk
Castle Point Borough Council has the following markets: Castle Point Show annual 1 day event.
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 situation has never arisen. No stall holders have wanted to sell real fur.
We have written to the council to explain that most fur on trading stalls is a trim on the main item and therefore would not be listed in their application.
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 Andrew Sheldon, Cabinet Member for Customer Engagement and Commercialism, email:cllr.asheldon@castlepoint.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
St Helens Borough Council has the following markets: St Mary’s Indoor, Earlestown Friday Retail Market, Earlestown Saturday Flea Market, Chalon Way Sunday Carboot Sale
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 could be sold at any of our Markets. We do not have any current agreements to cover the sale of these 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 Cllr Fulham , email: cllrjfulham@sthelens.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
Mid and East Antrim Council has the following markets:
Larne and Ballymena managed by Seven Towers Leisure Centre.
traders are present at the following events:
- Art in the Park, Larne
- Halloween at Carnfunnock
- Christmas Market, Larne
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:
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has no policy in place with regards to the selling of real fur items at its Markets.
There never has been any fur based products sold at the above events, although fur is not on the ineligible items list on stallholder forms.
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 Philip Thompson, Director of Operations – email: philip.thompson@midandeastantrim.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
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
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 are no such items sold at the Market. We currently reserve the right to not allow products to be sold at the discretion of the Market Manager.
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 Richard Chesterton; Cabinet Member for Planning and Economic Regeneration, email: rchesterton@middevon.gov.uk
Renfrewshire Council has the following markets: Food Festival, British Pipe Band, Sma’ Shot, Barshaw Gala Day, Renfrew Gala Day, Spree, Halloween, Fireworks, Christmas Lights switch-on, Fireworks
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: Renfrewshire Council has no specific guidance that covers 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 Iain Nicholson, Leader of the Council, email: cllr.iain.nicolson@renfrewshire.gov.uk
Kings Lynn and West Norfolk Borough Council has the following markets: Kings Lynn on Tuesdays and Saturdays, Hunstanton on Sundays, Bank Holiday Mondays, and every Wednesday in July and August.
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 this matter. We look at each stall application 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 Cllr Peter Hodson , Cabinet Member for Performance and Economic Development, email: cllr.peter.hodson@west-norfolk.gov.uk
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