Introductory text

WHEREAS —

1. (1)

   Norwich City Council (“the Council”) is empowered to hold and regulate markets in Norwich City (“the City”):

2. (2)

   The Council is responsible for markets and fairs in the City pursuant to the Norwich City Council Act 1984:

3. (3)

   In exercise of these powers, various markets are held in the City, including a livestock market held at Hall Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR4 6DW (“the Market”), principally taking place on Saturdays:

4. (4)

   The location and physical constraints of the existing site of the Market render that site ill-suited for the purposes of the Market:

5. (5)

   It is expedient that the Market should be relocated to a new site where facilities that meet modern market needs and practices can be provided:

6. (6)

   The location of transport connections and the availability of suitable alternative sites means it is expedient to relocate the Market outside the City:

7. (7)

   The Council’s power to hold markets under the Norwich City Council Act 1984 is, under section 4 of that Act, limited to markets within the City:

8. (8)

   In relation to the promotion of the Bill for this Act the requirements of section 239 of the Local Government Act 1972 (powers of joint and local authorities to promote Bills) have been observed:

9. (9)

   The objects of this Act cannot be attained without the authority of Parliament: