Posts in category: Basecamp

As we continue the journey out of the pandemic then NABMA wishes to remind you of its industry awards for 2021.  Once again we thank Blachere Illumination for their support and generous sponsorship. Keeping markets going during the pandemic has been the toughest of challenges but markets and market trading have shown great resilience and flexibility in terms of management, operation and innovation. Our 2021 awards look to identify Manager, Team and Innovation of the Year and also recognise the involvement of young people in our industry. Attached is our flyer with brief details. Closing date for entries is 1 September. Awards will be presented at the NABMA AGM and Conference in October. Nominations are now open to info@nabma.com There are some amazing people doing wonderful things in our industry. Who will you nominate?

Looking for a highly motivated, forward thinking and suitably experienced individual to oversee the effective operation of Swansea’s award winning Market and Wales’ largest indoor market.Full details here https://www.swansea.gov.uk/article/63954/Market-Supervisor-closing-date-160821As part of the Market’s Management Team; this is a unique opportunity to drive operational initiatives that improve the overall customer experience. The post-holder will also be at the forefront of improvement works that complement the Council’s extensive City Centre regeneration ambitions.As home to over 100 independent traders who continue a fine tradition of Welsh fair, local produce plus a wide range of goods and services; the successful candidate will manage the landlord-tenant relationship and work closely with traders, neighbouring businesses and partners to deliver a first class destination.As the Market is open 6 days a week (and on Sundays during Christmas); flexibility will be key.  Saturdays, morning and evening shifts are included according to a rota plus call out duties as and when required.To arrange an informal discussion please email Sarah Lawton, City Centre Management on sarah.lawton@swansea.gov.uk  Closing date is 11.59pm, 16 August 2021

With just a week to go – have you booked yet for our final regional meeting on 30 July in the Reflections of Summer Virtual Events?Please remember that although with a regional focus the events are free to all NABMA members and sponsors to attend. Click to book now. London and South Regional Meeting – Reflections of Summer – Virtual Event – NABMA London and South Regional Event DetailsDate Friday 30 JulyTime 10.00 until 13.30Cost – free via Zoom London and South Conference Programme – 30 July 2021 10.00  Welcomefrom the NABMA President and our Sponsor G.M Imber and Sons Ltd 10.10  Markets, the High Street and the Fight BackWhat is the role that markets can play in the regeneration of our town and city centres? Are they a really a valued partner?Dan O’Sullivan, Service Area Manager Markets, Shop Fronts and Street Trading – London Borough of Hackney 10.40  Lessons from the Pandemic for operators and traders?How will traditional markets and market trading change after Covid 19?  Who are            our partners and how can markets attract a new generation of traders?Suzanne Sharpe, Markets and Events Manager, Mendip District Council11.10  Protecting and Improving your Market PortfolioWe look at the policies and procedures to have in place; examine the legal issues of the day  and question why are market franchise rights so valuable?Graham Wilson, Legal and Policy Consultant, NABMA 11.40  Break 11.50  New Evidence for the Community Value of MarketsThe Markets4People Team, based at Leeds University,  will share their recent significant research and case studies  looking at the value of traditional retail markets to local livelihoods, social participation and identity. Queen’s Market in London is a feature within the study.Dr Myfanwy Taylor, Markets4People, School of Geography, University of Leeds 12.20  A Journey to RecoveryLocal Councils have received little or no government support in 12 months. With an important role in promoting local tourism what is the their agenda for change and promotion  of local markets?Rosanna Zaffuto, Events and Tourism Manager, Bishops Stortford Town Council  12.50  Supporting your High Street and MarketsBlachere Illuminationare the leading decorative lighting supplier in the UK and Europe and offer purchase, lease, design, new products and general advice. We look at what is new focussing on  seasonal events and the Welcome Back agenda for the high street and markets.Katherine Owen, Blachere Illumination UK 13.05  Market Soap BoxAround the Markets. Comments and questions arising from the event and general market matters. 13.30  Conference Close

Thank you for those that have already booked for the planned event at Stratford upon Avon on Monday 11 and Tuesday 12 October. We are delighted at the early support as shown for the event.  More information can be found at https://nabma.com/nabma-conference-october-2021-registration/ Please book as soon as possible as we anticipate that numbers may have to be strictly limited this year. Due to contract arrangements we must make a commitment on rooms and arrangements in July. After the end of July then rooms may not be available and/or costs could increase considerably. The conference theme will be “Rebuilding Markets” and will look at the impact of the pandemic on the industry; the change agenda taking place; the people and organisations involved; and, importantly, ask how we now rebuild our markets to play a full role in meeting the social, economic and tourism challenges and opportunities within local communities and their town and city centres. NABMA is really looking forward to this event and bringing colleagues together again to look at the exciting future that markets can be part of in the rebuilding of the high street and local communities.Yours sincerely  David Preston (BA Hons)Chief ExecutiveThe National Association of British Market Authorities

Assistant Market Manager – Stockport Market An exciting opportunity to join an award-winning company – immediate start available We are looking for a dynamic, energetic and enthusiastic individual that can assist with the operation and development of Stockport’s market.Responsible for the day to day operations of the Market Hall, Outdoor Markets and events including set up and breakdown of equipment. The individual will be creative and social media savvy championing the markets and special events. Ideally the candidate will have working experience of office-based computer systems such as Office 365, and including Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Word with experience of working across a range of social media platforms or demonstrate a willingness to undergo relevant training. Good communication and organisational skills are essential to this post The post is a 40-hour week however some additional hours may be required from time to time. The post has a career path with the opportunity to seek professional qualifications. Salary £22,500.00 – £25,000.00pa. For a full job description and application form please email: info@mpml.co.uk Closing date for applications is 5pm, 31.07.21

NABMA has received the below information from government on recent publications. Details are below with the relevant links. A Build Back Better High Streets document was published on 15 July. This sets out a vision for high streets and how the Government plans to support places to achieve this vision.On 19 July, the Government also published a new piece of COVID-19 guidance to reflect that many restrictions have been lifted at Step 4. The ‘COVID-19: Safer Public Places – Managing Public Outdoor Settings’ guidance includes key principles and other information local authorities, owners and operators should continue to consider to support the safe use and management of outdoor public places while the risk of COVID-19 transmission remains. This guidance includes considerations for the following spaces:Urban CentresGreen SpacesOutdoor PlaygroundsOutdoor GymsTourist hotspots, including beaches, the countryside and coastal areas As this new guidance consolidates the principles for various public outdoor settings, as of 19 July the following pieces of COVID-19 guidance have been withdrawn:Coronavirus (COVID-19): safer public places – urban centres and green spaces COVID-19: Guidance for managing playgrounds and outdoor gyms COVID-19: Guidance for managing beaches, the countryside and coastal areas Guidance to support local authority compliance and enforcement activity, including COVID-19 Secure Marshals  The new guidance is streamlined and behavioural based, so is much shorter than previous pieces of guidance.  If you have any feedback on the guidance, please do forward it to NABMA, and we will pass it on to the relevant team in MHCLG.

NABMA is aware that the above guidance was issued yesterday elating to the Step 4 Easements in the ‘COVID – 19 Summer Response. ’ https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/pavement-licences-draft-guidance/draft-guidance-pavement-licences-outdoor-seating-proposal  The introduction advises that “With the easing of lockdown restrictions, businesses and local authorities will need to take extra care when applying the pavement licence provisions to ensure national and local requirements are still being met. This includes the national conditions on smoke-free seating and the no-obstruction condition set out in the legislation, so that the highway remains accessible for all users. In addition, local authorities may wish to review any local conditions they have set in relation to access and safety, such as taking into account the impact increased crowds will have on security”. NABMA would again like to hear from members on specific issues and difficulties that may be applicable as a result of the original and now updated guidance.

“Market Support Sessions” is a free-of-charge NABMA support service that market managers can book directly with Rob Nixon, NABMA’s Market Health Check Manager. Rob has a team of very experienced market managers who are pleased to interact with colleagues around the country by Zoom, offering an hour or so of their time to discuss local operational market issues where advice is needed.  If you are having operational problems your first port of call would normally be the extensive support pages of the NABMA website – FAQs and Research & Support Documents – and/or putting a question on the NABMA Basecamp can most often result in finding an answer to them. However, as we come out of lockdown you may wish to take advantage of a Zoom meeting with one of our experienced team and it would be helpful to initially discuss/email with Rob what your issues are so that he can direct them to the most appropriate team member. Rob can be contacted at 07471 479854 or rob.nixon@outlook.com and he’s looking forward to your call.

As a member of the High Street Leaders Group I receive periodic updates on High Street data. The latest publication provides a helpful summary of the general position of the High Street as we come out of lockdown. Recently NABMA published its own results on research into footfall on Markets and the findings of the High Street Task Force mirror our own results. At the beginning of July footfall was down on average 37% on the comparative week in 2019. However footfall was up 2.3% on the same day the previous week so perhaps we are beginning to see a gradual return.  The breakdown of footfall shows some interesting differences:Holiday Towns: The fall in footfall was only 18.7%Speciality Towns ( with cultural and historical attraction ) the fall was 38.1%Multifunctional Towns ( with a wide range of community, public and retail ) the fall was 35.3%Comparison Towns ( where many people travel in from surrounding areas) the fall was 42.9%.In terms of normal business activity at this time of the year 88% of businesses were still active but only 62% were working in the same place. 27.8% of the workforce were on working from home arrangements. Some 30% of businesses reported a decrease in turnover while only 13.5% reported an increase in turnover. Online sales were showing a slight decrease from 29.4% to 27.3%. While England is today celebrating “freedom” ( with variations in Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales ) it remains to be seen whether greater confidence will return to the High Street. The next data set is likely to greeted with great anticipation. Yours sincerely David Preston (BA Hons)Chief ExecutiveThe National Association of British Market Authorities

Further to our earlier update the below is the link to government guidance, published last night, for people who work in or run shops, branches, stores or similar environments and for people who provide close contact services, including hairdressers and beauticians.