Que Phong: Bustling trading next to the market ban sign

Next to the district cultural parkQue PhongFor a long time, there has been a situation where small traders set up stalls to do business and encroach on the road and sidewalks, affecting the environment and urban beauty. The stalls even "block" the entrance to Kim Son Town Kindergarten (Nam Son school), causing significant impact on teaching and learning at the school.

People standing in the middle of the street buying and selling, causing traffic jams. Photo: Tien Dong

According to the reporter's records this morning (December 14, 2021), trading activities in this area are very bustling. Small traders sit in long rows, displaying all kinds of goods from vegetables, tubers, fruits to poultry and seafood, looking very shabby. During rush hour, this route is often congested because people stop their vehicles indiscriminately to buy and sell goods.

It is worth mentioning that the bustling trading activities on this route also lead to the risk of disease outbreaks, especially during this time.Covid-19 epidemicin Que Phong district is very complicated.

The trading has significantly affected the activities of Kim Son Town Kindergarten (Nam Son school). Photo: Quang An

Ms. Dau Thi Nhuan - Principal of Kim Son Town Kindergarten said: The business activities of local people and small traders have been going on for quite a long time, the school has also made many recommendations to the local authorities and departments, but has not yet been completely resolved. This problem not only affects the school's landscape but also affects teaching and learning, especially during times when the school is in session.

According to our research, previously, Nghe An Mountainous Trade Joint Stock Company (the management unit of Que Phong Trade Center) was approved by the Provincial People's Committee to plan to build a modern, high-rise trade center, but this unit did not follow the plan but built many small kiosks for people to rent, especially on the road leading to the Kindergarten.Kim Son town. Therefore, many small traders have relied on this contract to "stick around" at this business location. During the business process, many more people have appeared to create a spontaneous market, making it impossible for the local government to restore order many times.

Vehicles are parked everywhere on the sidewalk in front of the cultural park. Photo: Tien Dong

Mr. Hoang Trung Cuong - Chairman of Kim Son Town People's Committee said: The town has issued many documents and plans to clear spontaneous markets, clear violations of road and sidewalk traffic safety corridors, however, because the households gave the reason that they still have contracts with Que Phong Trade Center, it cannot be completely resolved.

Mr. Cuong also shared that recently, there were cases of Covid-19 infection in the community in the district, the locality organized forces to inspect, control, and even blockade the spontaneous market, but after the blockade period ended, people returned to trade. Currently, the district has also given the town a deadline of December 31, 2021 to complete the clearance of this spontaneous market.

Tents and umbrellas are stretched along the row of kiosks rented by Que Phong Trade Center to small traders, causing a loss of urban beauty. Photo: Quang An

According to the report of the People's Committee of Que Phong district, there are currently 19 small traders renting business booths at Que Phong Commercial Center who have not complied with the notices of Nghe An Mountainous Trading Joint Stock Company regarding the liquidation of the booth rental contract, returning the booths and continuing to do business at the kiosks along the inter-commune road leading to Kim Son Town Kindergarten.

Even though there are signs prohibiting market gatherings, traders still do not comply. Photo: Tien Dong

On October 21, 2021, Que Phong District People's Committee had a working session with the management unit of Que Phong Commercial Center and related departments and offices.

At this meeting, the Chairman of Que Phong District People's Committee allowed to extend the closure time of stalls and kiosks currently rented for business in this area until December 31, 2021.

"Currently, the district is directing the Economic - Infrastructure Department to urge Nghe An Mountainous Trade Joint Stock Company to work with the people to terminate the kiosk rental contract according to the committed deadline" - Mr. Duong Hoang Vu - Chairman of Que Phong District People's Committee emphasized./.