Appendix 5_ Hackney Markets and Street Trading Fees and Charges 2026 Report - DRAFT 1
Hackney Council Cabinet approved new market and street trading fees for 2026, prompting concerns from traders about the impact on livelihoods.
Hackney Council's Cabinet approved the implementation of standard fees and charges for markets, street trading, and shop fronts from 1 January 2026 in November 2025. This decision, based on the Hackney Markets and Street Trading Fees and Charges 2026 Report, included individual fee increases ranging from 2.2% to 20%, with a weighted average increase across the service of 19.72%.
Market traders have expressed resistance to the approved fee increases, fearing the changes will disproportionately affect small businesses and impact the unique character of Hackney's markets. Concerns have been raised that the proposed changes could jeopardise their livelihoods, with the new fees set to be implemented from January 2026.
Key facts
- Hackney Council Cabinet approved implementation of standard fees and charges for markets, street trading and shop fronts from 1 January 2026. Source
- The approval of fees and charges occurred on 24 November 2025. Source
- Individual fee increases range from 2.2%–20%. Source
- The weighted average increase across the service is 19.72%. Source
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