Plans for a new market on Slough high street have been given the go-ahead.

In May 22, Slough Business Improvement District (BID) put in an application for a street trading license on Slough high street.

On Tuesday, July 25, the license was given the go-ahead by Slough Borough Council's Licensing Sub-Committee.

The market proposals included 36 stalls, which will operate from Thursday to Sunday from 6am to 6pm.

It will be positioned at the Town Square Slough and High Street.

The original plan included the Curve Plaza, however the owner of the land has rejected the application.

At the meeting, it was made clear that there were multiple objections to the application.

These include concerns about access to emergency services, noise, adequate facilities, pests and crime.

Councillor Adil Iftakhar has raised concern about the plans, stating: "I have serious concerns about public safety which needs to be addressed.

"In terms of how ambulances, fire and police services would respond to incidents within the town centre as a result of these market stalls."

An individual who lives on the High Street has said noise levels are already "unbearable".

"I am opposed to street trading and the setup of market stalls on the high street," they said.

"We are residents who live on the high street - what you are proposing will cause a lot of distress for our block."

Speaking about the application, Slough BID manager Clarissa Parker said: "The idea of the market is that we will be supporting community events and local businesses.

"We will look at working with community markets, local artists, crafts - to bring a different direction to the high street. 

"We want to enhance the high street, not to deter and affect local businesses."

Clarissa also reassured the committee that 6am starts would be rare and local residents would be notified in advance.

She added that the wide timings are to create flexibility, with initial stores set to offer street food on a monthly or quarterly basis. The market will begin with an estimated six gazebos.

A condition of the application was to ensure adequate space must be kept between stalls, walkways, greenery and furniture.

Trading Standards also added conditions to the plans, including the ban of counterfeit goods and age-restricted goods.

While food vendors must display allergen information and items sold by weight or measure must be done so with suitable equipment.

The Food and Safety Team at Slough Borough Council added that all food vendors must be registered with a relevant local authority and have a minimum food hygiene score of three.

A Slough Borough Council spokesperson said: "Having heard all the representations presented to the sub-committee we have decided to grant a street trading consent for the High Street, Mackenzie Square and town square Thursday to Sunday.

"Following representations made by contested parties, the sub-committee has decided to vary the operating hours to 7am to 6pm.

"On the concerns about the information about space at the various locations and the absence of size of the stalls, the subcommittee has decided to permit a maximum of 25 stalls."