Liverpool City Council seeks expressions of interest from traders wishing to operate within a proposed street trading area surrounding Everton FC’s Hill Dickinson Stadium. Tony McDonough reports

Liverpool City Council is looking at allowing street traders to operate in the vicinity of Everton FC’s Hill Dickinson Stadium during matchdays and other events.

It is seeking expressions of interest from traders who would like to operate on a proposed area close to the stadium. The council stresses an expression of interest does not constitute an application for a street trading consent or guarantee a pitch.

It adds that it has not yet determined the allocation process for any available trading locations. Any future street trading opportunities will be subject to the relevant legal requirements, council approvals and any allocation framework that may be adopted.

Interested traders are invited to provide details including:

• Business name and contact details.
• Type of goods or services proposed.
• Details and dimensions of any stall, vehicle or unit.
• Previous street trading experience.
• Any relevant licences, registrations or certifications.

Information obtained through this exercise will assist the council in assessing demand and developing a fair and transparent process for the allocation of any future street trading opportunities.

Expressions of Interest must be submitted by 12pm on Friday, September 18. Make your email for the attention of Regulatory Compliance Officer at st***********@***********ov.uk  or via postal letter to:

Regulatory Compliance Officer,
Licensing and Public Protection,
Liverpool City Council,
Cunard Building,
Water Street,
Liverpool,
L3 1AH

Mark all correspondence ‘Expression of Interest’ plus your name.

Cllr Harry Doyle, Cabinet Member for Health, Wellbeing and Culture said: “The new stadium represents a significant opportunity for Liverpool, bringing visitors, investment and increased footfall to the area.

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“We want to ensure any future street trading opportunities are developed in a fair, transparent and well-managed way, which is why we’re inviting traders to register their interest and help us understand the level of demand.”