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Since 2011, NABMA have carried out surveys of the country’s retail markets to record year-on-year changes – the Retail Markets Survey (RMS).This year, the RMS has been reviewed and improved to include a greater depth and breadth of impact measurements.This survey is open to operators of retail markets and non-traditional retail markets, such as operators of specialist events, including fairs, festivals, concerts, shows and fetes.Findings will be published online in September and your support in completing this survey is extremely important to us.The survey will take approximately 10 to 15 minutes to complete. If you have any questions or comments when you’re progressing through the survey, feel free to email colin.wolstenholme@bradford.gov.ukComplete the survey here: https://online1.snapsurveys.com/nabma_2021_2022_survey

What a fantastic first week we were experiencing for Love Your Local Market. Please look at our social media platforms and catch up with all the events, the people, the colour and atmosphere that is being generated for this national and worldwide celebration of markets.  The highlight so far is without doubt the endorsement for the Love Your Local Market campaign from the Prime Minister himself. We are delighted at this loud Westminster support for NABMA and the campaign alongside the recognition of the important role that markets can play in supporting the various government agendas for the regeneration of high streets and communities. We are extremely grateful to our Chairman of the All Party Parliamentary Group, Simon Baynes MP for his genuine passion about markets and taking the opportunity to talk markets with the Prime Minister,  and of course, for the photo opportunity. Our Chairman has also been busy today visiting the new City of Wrexham to visit the local market and talk with traders. As reminders for Love Your Local Market Love Your Local Market is extended to 5 June. Its not too late to take part.Have you registered your markets on the #LYLM2022 map. Let us know your markets are supporting #LYLM2022 Love Your Local Market Map – NABMAIs your social media team following  #LYLM2022? Use all our various digital assets from posters to social media tiles. LYLM Digital Assets – NABMADo you still need insurance for your traders and events? Contact  Matt Imber to discuss your insurance issues  matt.imber@gmisl.co.uk  It’s not too late to invite your local MP or any local celebrities to your market. What a great opportunity for them to be seen supporting their local market and community. Are you thinking of new stalls, canopies or gazebos? Remember the sponsor of #LYLM2022 is Home – Zapp Umbrellas | Market Umbrellas and Pop-Up Gazebo Experts Week 1 of #LYLM has been a wonderful promotion of so many markets and the impact they have in their communities. NABMA thanks all the many markets, managers, staff teams and traders that are celebrating and shouting out loud about the importance of their markets. If you need any further help about #LYLM2022  then please click Love Your Local Market 2022 – Official (nabma.com)  And finally, a huge thank you to the NABMA Social Media Team of Ian and Rob at Square Cactus for all their long hours and fantastic work in promoting Love Your Local Market 2022 to the widest possible audience. They have presented wonderful graphics and pictures in week 1 that tell the story of the value and importance of our markets. There is a lot more to come as the campaign continues. We look forward to another two weeks of celebration as Love Your Local Market extends into the Platinum Jubilee celebrations. Please share all your Love Your Local Market events, photographs and celebrity visits with NABMA. Use #LYLM2022.

As markets across the UK celebrate the annual “Love Your Local Market” campaign, NABMA (The National Association of British Market Authorities) was thrilled to receive endorsement and recognition of the value of local markets from the heart of Westminster and the Prime Minister himself.Simon Baynes MP, Chairman of the All-Party Parliamentary Markets Group, talked markets and the “Love Your Local Market” campaign with the Prime Minister, Boris Johnson MP at a Downing Street meeting this week.Following the meeting, Simon Baynes MP said: “The Prime Minister was delighted to extend his support to NABMA and the markets’ industry this week as it celebrates Love Your Local Market, particularly recognising the important role that markets can play in supporting the various government agendas for the regeneration of high streets and communities”.Read the full story https://loveyourlocal.market/PrimeMinister

Hi Everyone, we are looking at trying a pop up Christmas/German Market one Sunday this Winter. Could anyone please recommend one that they use? Or if there any any operators that may be able to help too?Thanks for your timeGarethMy email is clerk@watfordrural-pc.gov.uk

We are considering our position on accepting the customers canines friends to our Historic Market Halls. Where traditionally they have been prohibited.Do other colleagues that operate Market Halls, permit dogs? What provision do you make for them (drinking area, etc) and do you have a documented dog policy?

Every year, we choose a number of Love Your Local Market Champions. The winners receive a coveted Champion mug, which are exclusive to LYLM Champion winners!In addition to winners chosen from your nominations, the Love Your Local Market team will also choose some additional winners that have gone above and beyond.You can nominate your own market, a market you love, an individual, a team, traders, photos, events, campaigns and more. Complete the short form and you could be drinking from a Champions mug next month!You can nominate a LYLM Champion here https://loveyourlocal.market/champions

It’s super easy to take part in Love Your Local Market on social media!Hashtag | Tag | Mention – It’s as simple as that. The campaign reached over 60 million last year, don’t miss the opportunity to promote your market for free! #LYLM2022 ❤🙌We’d love to share as many of your posts and messages about your market as we can.Hashtag #LYLM2022 @LoveUrLocalMktFacebook @loveyourlocalmarketInstagram @loveyourlocalmarketAdd and tag on all your social media posts. It’s that simple!

NABMA is pleased to announce details of the first of 3 Regional Zoom Meetings that will have a focus on the northern area – however attendance at all 3 events will be welcomed.  Each event was very popular last year.  They are free and will involve some of your local colleagues,  members of the NABMA team and our sponsors. Please support your colleagues and let’s talk markets. Why a Regional Event?The three Summer Regional Conferences will focus on how markets are emerging from the pandemic, the change agenda alongside a range of topical market issues. The theme of the events is  ‘Markets Delivering Change’. Each event will have a regional flavour as we want to give people a chance to talk about what is happening locally. We also want to help you build up local contacts. Feel free however to sign up for any, or all the events. Northern Regional Events DetailsDate – Thursday 9 June 2022Time 10:00 until 13:15 (Virtual Event)Cost – free for members Book on the website: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEpd-quqT4iHtQ8M7C1u4F-jj8kKrMBzjM8 Meet our Sponsor – Market PlaceWe are delighted that Market Place have agreed to sponsor this event. Market Place offer a range of market services from Consultancy, Interim Management Solutions and delivering special event markets. They are a one stop service to the Market industry. Contact allan@mpel.co.uk Northern Regional Conference Programme – 9 June 2022Markets 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? Book on the website: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEpd-quqT4iHtQ8M7C1u4F-jj8kKrMBzjM8 And Finally…Dates for the other two Regional Conferences are: Midlands and Wales Regional Conference – Thursday 23 June 2022London and the South Regional Conference – Thursday 28 July 2022We hope you we able to join us at one, or all of our Regional Summer events. Although a challenging time for markets there is also great optimism about their future and the many roles that markets can play in helping the recovery of high streets, towns and cities and local communities David Preston (BA Hons)Chief ExecutiveThe National Association of British Market Authorities

We have very limited stock of LYLM2022 merchandise to clear at 50% off. Please visit our online shop and place your order online only here https://nabma.com/love-your-local-market-merchandise/Orders can be placed online using debit / credit card and purchase orders.24 hour delivery is still available.50% off items include bunting, small banner & A3 posters (All very limited stock)

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. Following expressions of interest as received a further seminar is now arranged onMonday 13 June – 10.00 – 12.30 The  event will have a charge of £75 plus VAT per delegate. This interactive event, delivered by Zoom, will be an opportunity for practical help to learn about, and discuss this most interesting aspect of UK law. The course tutor will again be Graham Wilson OBE, the NABMA Legal and Policy Consultant and co author of the seventh edition of Pease, Chitty and Cousins: Law of Markets and Fairs.   The seminar will cover the main legal framework of market law highlighting the history and the current provisions. There will be an opportunity to consider how case law and legislation impact on your local market situation.  From examining what actually constitutes a market to establishing and operating a market the seminar will cover day to day management issues and relationships with traders and other stakeholders. We will consider in particular how market powers have evolved and how they can be used in a practical way. We will also look at the relationship between Parish and District/Unitary Councils where they each share market powers. Importantly, there will be time for you to raise your individual queries and get help in resolving issues that impact on the running of your market. To book then please email info@nabma.com  Yours sincerely David Preston (BA Hons)Chief ExecutiveThe National Association of British Market Authorities