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Dear ColleagueNABMA Market View – May 2022 EditionNABMA is pleased to announce the May edition of our newsletter, NABMA Market View. Click here to viewYours faithfully, David PrestonChief ExecutiveNABMA

In recent months NABMA has been pleases to work with Leeds University on the Markets4People research project. The  project aimed to generate new tools, evidence and proposals for understanding and enhancing the community value of traditional retail markets in the UK.An outcome of the project is the production of a best practice handbook that is a practical guide for market operators on how to operate and develop traditional retail markets (TRMs) as community hubs for inclusive economies. This handbook provides a new and freely accessible resource for any market operator looking to pursue an inclusive, community-oriented and holistic approach to operating and developing traditional retail markets while avoiding gentrification. It is aimed primarily at local authorities, which operate 82% of markets in the UK, but will also be relevant to private operators (10%) and markets operated by cooperatives, social enterprises and community interest companies (8%).Download the Operator Handbook Yours sincerely David Preston (BA Hons)Chief ExecutiveThe National Association of British Market Authorities

NABMA is delighted to announce another joint conference with our colleagues at the Society of Local Council Clerks (SLCC). Following the success of last years event then again it will be free of charge and delivered by zoom. Theme – “Markets, Local Councils and Supporting Communities”Date – Thursday 14 July 2022Time – 10.00 to 13.00 Booking arrangements will be announced shortly. Please reserve the date in your diary. This event is available to all NABMA and SLCC members and will be of particular benefit to all local councils, either currently operating markets or considering starting out in providing this important local service. It will also be of interest to principal councils working in local partnerships or considering management options. Draft Programme Throughout the pandemic markets have provided essential services to their local communities. Many markets are now operated by local councils and more are considering delivering this important local service that can help regenerate high streets and town centres and provide start up business opportunities.  Markets can also be an important part of the levelling up agenda in terms of improving public services and helping to restore a sense of community and local pride. This event will look at recent changes to legislation in terms of planning and the use of public realm.  Importantly it will discuss how a local council can operate a market, both in terms of legislation and a policy framework. It will also share good practice and case studies from successful markets. Yours sincerely  David Preston (BA Hons)Chief ExecutiveThe National Association of British Market Authorities

Coming Soon – NABMA Regional Conferences 2022NABMA is pleased to give details of our programme of Regional Conferences for 2022. Please reserve the dates in you diary. Further details will follow in due course. Following the success of these events last year then each will again be free and delivered by zoom between 10.00 and 13.00. This will enable you to join your local conference, or all three. The theme of our Regional Conferences is ‘Markets Delivering Change’ Dates areNorthern Regional Conference – Thursday 9 June 2022Midlands and Wales Regional Conference – Thursday 23 June 2022London and the South Regional Conference – Thursday 28 July 2022 The draft programme for each event with a local focus is Markets meeting the ChallengesTwo years after the start of the pandemic a market team looks at the impact of the pandemic and what help, if any, their market activities have been given. How does this market view its future? Markets and Planning for ChangeWe look at the impact of the pandemic in terms of market management, operational changes and event planning.  Markets and the Policy and Legal FrameworkThe pandemic has seen changes in planning legislation, the encouragement of flexibility in the use of public realm, and freedoms to extend market activities. We look at the implications.  Climate Change and MarketsHow are markets delivering change to help communities have a more sustainable future?  The Modern Market MangerHow is the role of the traditional manager changing? What is the skill set needed to deliver professional market operations?  If you have an interesting story to tell in respect of any of these sessions, particularly addressing climate change, then please drop me an email to davidpreston@nabma.com

Hi Everyone,I am wanting some information…….Please Help :)Are there any Town Councils that are looking into or have already redeveloped their indoor market?We know from looking on line that there are a number of success stories, but we are finding that they are mainly cities or larger towns.  We are looking for a comparison with our Grade II indoor market here in Devizes – Population around 20’000 We are looking to make a large capital spend on this project and was looking for Town Council that have or are going through similar situation.Any help would be gratefully received.Thank you in advance

NABMA is continuing to review all its services as our industry comes out of Covid. The latest review has focussed on our NABMA Support Sessions and Market Mentors. We are now looking to add to our team of Advisors and Mentors. NABMA Support AdvisorsThe previous NABMA Health Checks are now rebranded as NABMA Support Sessions.  NABMA is proud to have a long established team of very experienced market managers who are pleased to interact with colleagues around the country to discuss local operational market issues where advice is needed. This much used NABMA membership service is now being restructured with both online or on site discussions possible. Details, and fees were appropriate, will be announced shortly. We are now looking to add to our small team of paid Support Advisors. Are you interested?  If yes, then please send us your management experience in markets and place management; relevant experience working in different types of markets and any specialism you have that may be of benefit in the role of a NABMA Support Advisor. Please email your expression of interest, or if you would like more information then please ask for a chat with our Support Session Manager Rob Nixon rob.nixon@outlook.com Market MentorsAt some time all market managers need to be able to chat and share an issue with a fellow market professional. Coming out of the pandemic, with its onerous change agenda and often working in isolation, or in small teams, then having a friendly voice on the end of a phone can be invaluable in terms of support and sharing knowledge Our Market Mentor Team can offer support for Outdoor Markets • Professional Training • Specialist Markets • Wholesale Markets • Indoor Markets • Car Boot Sales etc.  We are now adding to our team of Market Mentors that work on a non fee basis but are wiling to pass on their experience and knowledge. Are you interested in joining our Mentor Team? If yes, then please email Chris New, our Member Services Consultant Chris New chrisnew@nabma.com and detail your management experience in markets and place management; relevant experience working in different types of markets and any specialism you have that may be of benefit as a Market Mentor. Alternatively give Chris New a call 0789 0843 112 to learn more about this important NABMA member service.

Last year NABMA organised two very successful legal seminars that provided an update on various issues relating to market law. They were delivered by Graham Wilson, NABMA’s Legal and Policy Consultant, and covered such issues as knowing your market powers, market licensing arrangements, management models, market policies and procedures and trader relations.  These legal seminars were followed by an opportunity of undertaking one to one work with Graham on issues of particular relevance to individual members. A number of members took advantage of these one to one opportunities and below is some of the subsequent feedback received. TAMWORTH BOROUGH COUNCIL “ The help and support to us at Tamworth has been exceptional”  EPPING TOWN COUNCIL “ Many thanks for all your help. I have loved learning about the market law intricacies and hugely appreciate the knowledge you have shared with us” CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL  “ Thank you for your thorough examination of the issues and clear advice” NABMA is looking to organise two further legal seminars in May and June and, at this time, I am seeking to ascertain the level of interest of member participation.  Further details will be sent out in a few weeks but if you would like to assure your place (s) now please email info@nabma.com

MKDP seeks development partner for Milton Keynes market opportunity ·         Ahead of a full tender process, expected to take place this summer, MKDP has appointed Activate – Workman Placemaking to lead the search for a development partner to help transform this centrally-located commercial space, into a vibrant, future-proof destination.·         Currently covering 3,446m2 of Grade A retail space, the scheme contains a strong core of 100 existing outdoor commercial units. Milton Keynes Development Partnership (MKDP) has announced its intention to seek an investment, development, and operational partner to facilitate the development of Milton Keynes Open Market, a centrally located, prime commercial space. MKDP has appointed Activate, Workman’s in-house placemaking team, to assess initial interest in this scheme. As the landowner, MKDP is seeking a partner to help transform Milton Keynes Open Market into a destination retail, leisure, and food and beverage scheme which will be future-proofed against market changes by providing a dynamic, modern, customer experience to local residents, and visitors, whilst retaining the market’s core values and appeal.  MKDP is keen to work with partners with broad experience in the retail destination sector, and remain open to new ideas, and innovative concepts for the space. Tracey Aldworth, MKDP’s Managing Director said: “MKDP is seeking comments, and enquiries, from partners keen to enter into a long-term agreement and is open to partnering with a singular institution, or a consortium. We are also seeking the views of potential partners to determine the best-suited contractual vehicle for the development of this site.” Esther Worboys, Placemaking Manager for Activate, said: “Milton Keynes Market is an essential element of Milton Keynes’ civic fabric, and retail offer. The market is centrally located on Midsummer Boulevard and immediately adjacent to the centre:mk shopping centre which attracts 23.4mn visitors per year. We are keen to find a partner who will work with MKDP on both operating the market as it is in the short-term, but also developing it in the medium to long-term into a destination for local residents and visitors.” For more information, visit www.mkdp.org.uk or email activate@workman.co.uk Responses must be received by May 6th, 2022.

NABMA continues to promote benchmarking through our partnership with APSE but the number of members participating is still somewhat disappointing and we need to raise further interest to make it a worthwhile NABMA membership benefit. It is difficult to understand the reason for this situation when around sixty NABMA members already pay for the service through their membership of the APSE. Currently less than a third of the sixty are involved in Benchmarking Markets.  If you are not part of APSE then there is an additional cost to be involved in Benchmarking Markets. The true cost is over £1,000 but we previously reached an agreement with APSE for a reduced cost of around £800. Unfortunately the reduced cost has still not proved attractive. Following further discussions with APSE we are now prepared to reduce the cost of non APSE members to £250 for two years with NABMA picking up the deficit on the cost to APSE. Given the scale of the NABMA contribution that will be required we can probably include a maximum of twenty five members at this reduced rate. NABMA still believes that Benchmarking Markets is an important part of our membership services and, in this context, we are prepared to commit substantial resources over the next two years to make the current Benchmarking arrangements more meaningful and viable. This offer is currently only open to our District and Unitary members but we hope to do something for our Local Council members later in the year. If you are interested in being included in list of members taking part in Benchmarking on the basis of making a payment of £250 in each of the next two years please get in touch. info@nabma.com  APSE is planning to hold a Markets Benchmarking Workshop in June which will provide an opportunity of learning all about Benchmarking Markets and answering any questions you might want to raise. Yours sincerely David Preston (BA Hons)Chief ExecutiveThe National Association of British Market Authorities

Hi all,Does anyone have contacts for traveling market/event companies? I have tried Market Place Europe a few times and don’t even get a response after initial call.I’m not set on a specific type of market or event just want to look at options as we have a good sized event square which I am actively looking to get booked up and have had great success with own own events and local organisation but I still think we are missing a trick or something interesting, plus earning a few quid for the budget would help!!We are in the East Anglia regionThanksDan