Overview

The Manchester City Council Act 2010 granted Manchester City Council enhanced powers to regulate street trading within the city, amending existing legislation (the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1982) and providing for seizure and forfeiture of goods in certain circumstances.

Description

This Act primarily focused on amending the 1982 Act's Schedule 4, which deals with street trading. Key changes included broadening the definition of "street trading" to encompass the offering of services, not just goods. The Act also introduced specific restrictions on pedlars, including limitations on trading locations and mandatory display of pedlar certificates. It established a clear process for seizing and forfeiting items related to street trading offences, including provisions for returning seized items, disposing of unclaimed items, and awarding compensation if the seizure was unlawful. The Act's application is dependent on a continuing council resolution under the 1982 Act.

Key Changes to the 1982 Act:

• Expanded definition of "street trading" to include services.
• Introduced specific rules for pedlars regarding location, distance between trading spots, and certificate display.
• Provided a framework for seizing and forfeiting items used in illegal street trading.

Government Spending

The Act itself did not directly specify government spending. The £5.75 figure in the original document likely refers to a printing cost or similar administrative expense rather than a budgetary allocation for the act's implementation. Any costs associated with enforcement would fall under the existing Manchester City Council budget.

Groups Affected

• Street traders: The Act impacts street traders by imposing stricter regulations and potentially leading to seizures and forfeiture of their goods or equipment if they violate the law.
• Pedlars: Face new restrictions on their operating locations and increased requirements regarding their pedlar certificates.
• Manchester City Council: Granted increased powers to control street trading, requiring resources for enforcement and managing seized property.
• Greater Manchester Police: Involved in enforcement of the act, potentially requiring additional resources.
• Owners of seized goods/equipment: May experience loss of property if associated with illegal street trading, although compensation is possible under specific circumstances.

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