Market Inclement Weather and Exceptional Circumstances Policy
Market Inclement Weather and Exceptional Circumstances Policy Overview
This Policy highlights the process which St Albans City and District Council will follow in the rare circumstances that the market must cease trading due to inclement weather or exceptional circumstances and was adopted by the Regeneration and Business Committee at their meeting on . This policy is included in the Market Rules and Code of Conduct.
Market closure in advance due to weather warning
If a weather warning is issued by the Met Office, the Market Manager must consider closing the Market. If a weather warning is issued by the Met Office where speeds, or gusts of wind, are predicted to reach 35 mph or above the market will be closed. Where a weather warning is issued more than 48 hours before a market event, no decision will be made until 48 hours before the market event takes place.
Weather change on the day
If the Markets Manager needs to close the market before on the day, a full pitch fee refund will be made. If the Market Manager must close the market after on the day a 50% pitch fee refund will be made. Such closures may take place if a same-day weather warning is issued due to, but not limited to, flooding, heavy snow, and extreme heat.
Exceptional Circumstances
The Market Manager can close the market down in exceptional circumstances and Traders must vacate their pitches as soon as is reasonably possible. If a trader continues to trade after given instructions to leave, a permanent ban may be issued in writing. Examples of exceptional circumstances include, but are not limited to, hostile vehicle incursion, gas leak, fire, flooding, and chemical spill.