Retail Outlets eligibility to apply for a Special Sunday Trading Permit during Fête de Noué

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A decision made (08.10.08) to allow retail outlets eligibility to apply for a Special Sunday Trading Permit during Fête de Noué

Decision Reference: MD-E-2008-0193
Decision Summary Title:	Sunday Trading during the Fête de Noué		Date of Decision Summary:	7 October 2008
Decision Summary Author:	Colin Gibaut Director Strategic Development		Decision Summary: Public or Exempt?	Public
Type of Report: Oral or Written?	Written		Person Giving Oral Report:	N/A
Written Report Title:	Sunday Trading during the Fête de Noué		Date of Written Report:	2 October 2008
Written Report Author:	Colin Gibaut Director Strategic Development		Written Report : Public or Exempt?	Public
Subject: Sunday Trading during the Fête de Noué
Decision(s): The Minister confirmed that in his opinion the Fête de Noué should be classified as an Island wide festival and one of relevance to both local residents and visitors to the Island. The Minister advised that such retail outlets which would either animate the visitor experience or which would support Islanders’ enjoyment of the Christmas period should be eligible to apply for a special Sunday Trading permit, subject to appropriate terms and conditions normally considered by the Connétables when determining such applications.
Reason(s) for Decision: The Comité des Connétables has asked for guidance as to the scope of the Fête de Noué, to assist the Connétables when considering applications for permits to trade on a Sunday during the festival. The Minister considered that there was no reason why the Fête de Noué should not apply to the whole Island, and was important to both tourists and residents, in light of its social and cultural importance.
Resource Implications: There are no financial or manpower resource implications with this decision.
Action required: The Director of Strategic Development is to notify both the Comité des Connétables and the Chamber of Commerce of this decision. The Director of Strategic Development is to ensure that all interested parties are made aware of this decision.
Signature: Senator P.F.C.Ozouf		Position: Minister for Economic Development
Date Signed:		Date of Decision (If different from Date Signed):