Jan Lloyd, who stepped into the role of general manager of the Covent Garden Market Authority on Monday, has outlined her primary objectives to freshinfo.
“As I see it, the reason I’m here is to steer the market and the various people who have an interest in it through the changes that are likely to come about through the PwC report and the results of the judicial review next summer,” she said.
The PwC report, which was commissioned by Defra to advise it on the best way for the government to transfer ownership of New Covent Garden, is now with the ministry. There is no defined timetable for action. “There is a strong commitment at the Authority to continue the success that the market has enjoyed at this site for 30 years and take it onto its next stage of development.”
She joins the CGMA in a week when London Mayor Ken Livingston’s office reiterated its belief composite markets for the capital, as part of an expansive London food strategy. Lloyd said: “There is an increasing focus on food generally and interest is increasing in the efficient provision of quality food to people. If the Mayor’s office, or any other organisation, is looking into London’s food chain, clearly we want to be fully involved.”
