text: Street Trading FAQs - NABMA
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  Q1. Is the market owner responsible for providing electrical power and a water supply to each pitch?
  Q2. There are a number of companies and individuals that are on the street offering free samples and/or promotions to get people to sign up for services, such as Sky, AA etc. Can these activities be licensed under street trading legislation?
  Q3. I am looking to replace the flooring at one of my markets which is used for both pedestrian and vehicle use. I would like to put a surface down which is both hardwearing and easy to clean. It should also be light in colour, as the market has a roof and I would like to reflect some light off the floor.
  A concrete surface, which can be sealed and polished to provide good reflective qualities, would probably be the most cost effective.
  Q4. I think there may be illegal immigrants operating on our market. How can I check this out?
  This is covered by the Immigration Act 2016 and is covered by the Home Office website on Operation Magnify. (PL)
  Q5. We want to make sure that our traders are labelling and pricing their fresh fruit and vegetables correctly. Where can I find this information?
  This information can be obtained from the Rural Payments Agency section on the gov.uk website. (PL)
  Q6. An application has been received from a person who has a criminal record. Are there any special measures when processing the application?
  The market owner has a Duty of Care and must be very diligent with the type of goods and services being offered. It must also depend on the offence(s) committed and it is advisable to discuss the application with the applicant's Probation Officer. (PL)
  Q7. We are having increased activity from political and religious groups operating near to our market. Can this be regulated and are there any policies for dealing with them?
  This really depends on what activity is taking place. If any selling is taking place then this can be dealt with as illegal street trading. But if the activity appears to be causing an offence, inciting hatred or causing an offence then only the Police have the necessary powers to take any action. (PL)
  Q8. As part of our on-going upgrading strategy, we are looking to replace the electricity supply to the stalls. At present we are using an in-ground unit, these have all the problems associated with electrics and water not mixing. What other options are there?
  Pop Up Power Ltd provide units that can be raised above ground level when required and lowered into the ground when not. Other options include adapted traffic bollards, lamp columns and above ground cabinets. (PL)
  Q9. We have issues with waste water, produced by hot food sellers and how this is disposed. I am not referring to pure oil disposal as I know this needs to be properly collected by registered/authorised companies. How do we deal with blocked drains and how do you prevent traders from soiling pavements with grease and food debris?
  It can be a condition of their licence that hot food sellers provide their own waste containers e.g. portable grease traps, for liquids, and the area of their pitch to be covered in a waterproof material to prevent spoiling the ground. (PL)
  Q10. There is an area of land that is viewed as private, enclosed all around except for the many footpaths and the main road that runs through it. There is a problem with ice cream vans going onto the land to trade for the day as it is open to the public 24 hours a day. Would it fall to the landowner to deal with this themselves or could Council Enforcement intervene to issue fines for illegal street trading? Would we need to get authorisation from the landowner to enforce street trading on their land?
  From the description of the land it appears the public have free access for 24 hours of the day. If this is the case then the area of land is classified as a "street", which includes any road, footway, beach or other area to which the public have access without payment. As such, this is deemed as illegal street trading and appropriate enforcement action can be taken. However, with the land being private, it is always advisable to consult with the landowner in the first instance to agree proposals.(PL)
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