We
would like to give feedback on a couple of issues raised on Victraders over the
last week or so.
The
first involves a trader comment about license renewal –
14/03/2018
17:52:58 Renewal "Maybe you can get
an answer for the wider trading community. Why
is management not providing licences renewals to general traders?
We
have been told they are not holding back licences but I know of many traders
that have been trying to get their licences renewed and are still waiting for
answers. Me think they something smells.
"
As
far as we can determine the only major restriction to license renewal is the
sheer volume of licenses that require attention. By April it is expected that
more than half the renewals will have been completed and the process is
ongoing. There is of course a 5 year tenure guarantee for all traders. As far
as we are aware the only circumstance that might jeopardise a renewal involves
failure to pay rent. Licenses are being renewed and it is just a matter of time
before the process is completed. Any trader who is concerned about their
license status should talk to their Precinct Manager and/or Trader
Representative.
Smells
From Drains in SBA – Matt Ryan has briefed us on the ongoing attempts to fix
this problem. Controlling drainage from a temporary structure is always going
to be an issue but management believe they have isolated why this is occurring and
the measures necessary to fix it. So, until the next smell, this matter is
addressed – fingers crossed.