fees and charges
Hackney Council is implementing increased fees for market traders from January 2026.
Hackney Council's Cabinet approved new standard fees and charges for markets, street trading, and shop fronts in November 2025, to take effect from January 2026. These changes include a weighted average increase of 19.72% across the service, with individual increases ranging from 2.2% to 20%. Market traders have expressed concerns about the impact on small businesses.
In February 2026, Hammersmith and Fulham's Housing and Homelessness Policy and Accountability Committee discussed a proposed increase in Council Tax as part of the council's revenue budget for 2026/27. This discussion also included the adoption of savings proposals within the Housing Solutions service.
Fees and charges are the amounts councils set for services they provide, such as those for market traders or for housing services. Tower Hamlets Council's Cabinet approved changes to fees as part of its draft budget in January 2023.
Key facts
- Hackney Council Cabinet approved standard fees and charges for markets, street trading, and shop fronts in November 2025. Source
- The new fees for Hackney markets, street trading, and shop fronts will be implemented from January 2026. Source
- The weighted average increase for Hackney market fees is 19.72%. Source
- Individual increases for Hackney market fees range from 2.2% to 20%. Source
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