A DATE has been set for councillors to discuss changes to the town’s street trading policy - including the fees and charges to local businesses.

A consultation period is currently in process for the policy, which has sparked fierce debate amongst local businesses.

Those wanting to trade on the town centre’s streets for a 12-month period will have to pay £14,560 under new rules outlined.

Six-month licences will cost £7,280 and three-month licences will cost £3,640, while those wishing to trade outside of the town centre are being asked to pay £10,920 for the full 12-month period.

Public consultation on the plans ends a week on Sunday.

Barnsley Council’s ruling cabinet members will then discuss the next steps at a meeting on December 11, with the policy set to be officially signed off at full council on February 5.