At the NABMA Gala Awards Dinner held in Harrogate on 27 & 28 October 2022, the winners of NABMA Awards for 2022 were revealed.
London Markets Board
NABMA is pleased to announce that its nomination of Graham Wilson OBE to serve on the reformed London Markets Board has been successful. The appointment of our former Chief Executive, and now Legal and Policy Advisor, was this week confirmed by The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan.
The London Markets Board (LMB) is part of the Mayor’s Street and Covered Markets programme, which aims to support markets across London to flourish as places of entrepreneurship and innovation that provide important routes into employment for Londoners, offer affordable options for people struggling with the cost-of-living crisis, are at the heart of their communities, and are a key part of London’s cultural identity.
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, announced an updated group of experts that will help support markets across London to flourish as places of entrepreneurship and innovation.
The group of 19 business leaders, traders and entrepreneurs have all been appointed to the Mayor’s London Markets Board and will advise the Mayor on action to support and promote the capital’s wholesale, street and covered markets and help to deliver a London markets strategy.
The Mayor also launched Openmarkets.london – a new website which will make it easier for young people and new traders to access pitches on markets right across London by streamlining the licence application process.
The Mayor of London Press Release added “With more and more Londoners struggling as a result of the cost of living crisis, markets have never been more important in the capital. These latest experts will build on the work of the Mayor’s first London Markets Board, which was set up in 2017 to help ensure that markets across London thrive”.
The new board will devise a new action plan to support street markets to realise their full potential. Key priorities for the board include working with the sector to –
- Showcase and test new ideas
- Attract new traders and trades to the sector
- Explore circular economy practices being tested across London
- Explore tools and data that help markets to demonstrate their impact within local communities, economies and London
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan said: “I’m delighted to appoint 19 experts to the London Markets Board”.
“Markets in London play a crucial role in the capital. Not only do they enable people to buy goods and services from others in their community, they are also great hubs where people from all backgrounds and ages can socialise and connect.
“As the cost of living continues to rise I want to ensure that markets remain a key staple in the local community. The new members of the London Markets Board will help to build a better London for everyone – a safe, fairer, greener and more prosperous city for all Londoners.”
Markets are crucial to London’s economy, providing opportunities for new businesses to set up and grow, and routes into work for Londoners of all backgrounds. They also offer affordable options for Londoners, providing low-cost options for food, clothes and other goods, which is more important than ever in the ongoing cost-of-living crisis.
The Board will continue to support the sector to raise the profile and value of London’s markets as well as lobby for the resources and tools they need to remain a thriving and vital part of our city.
During the pandemic the Mayor has supported the recovery of street markets through programmes including his Good Growth Fund and High Streets for All scheme.
London Markets Board Members
- Jules Pipe – Deputy Mayor for Planning, Regeneration and Skills and Co-chair of the London Markets Board
- Helen Evans – Markets expert, member of the London Food Board and Co-chair of the London Markets Board
- Graham Wilson – National Association of British Market Authorities Legal and Policy Consultant
- Joe Harrison – Chief Executive, National Markets Traders Federation
- Abdul Komor – Head of Street Trading, LB Waltham Forest and Chair of the Association of London Markets
- Shanaaz Carroll – Economic Development and Policy Consultant
- Hazel Durrant – Business Development Consultant
- Alexander Jan – Chief Economic Adviser, London Property Alliance
- Lamide Olusegun – Animator and Market Trader, Tomorrow’s Market Alumni
- Rasha Obaid – Former trader and visiting fellow at the LSE Centre for Women, Peace and Security.
- Ian Dodds – Head of Markets, KERB
- Kate Howell – Director of Communications and Engagement, Borough Market
- Roger Austin – Regeneration and Development Advisor, Freelance Consultant
- Catherine Brice – Westminster City Council Programme Director for Markets
- Dan O’Sullivan – Head of Service, Hackney Markets, London Borough of Hackney
- Ben Milligan – Markets Director, City of London Corporation
- Sarah Lang – Markets Recovery Officer, Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea
- Paige Palmer – Technical Admin Officer, Newham Council Markets
- Rachel Tripp – Councillor, Forest Gate North, Newham Council
David Preston (BA Hons)
Chief Executive
The National Association of British Market Authorities
Investment in Markets
Following requests from NABMA we have now received the latest information from government about investment in markets from government programmes.
The attachment details funding from the Town Deals Fund; the Future High Street Fund and Build Back Better.
As well as direct investment, markets also appear in schemes as part of major regeneration programmes; as part of multi-purpose spaces for events and entertainment and public realm enhancement.
We would be pleased for an update on any of the funding that has been received by NABMA members that we can share at events in 2023 and in our good practice updates.
NABMA Annual Report 2022
Please find attached the NABMA Annual Report that picks out the headlines and details of another very busy but successful year for your national organisation.
The Report will be presented to the AGM on the 18 September but we would welcome any feedback or comments.
Yours sincerely
David Preston (BA Hons)
Chief Executive
The National Association of British Market Authorities
Love Your Local Market – Parliamentary Question
As a follow up to Love Your Local Market, Simon raised a question in the House of Commons to Paul Scully MP, the Parliamentary Under – Secretary (BEIS) and Minister of State for London.
Market Place announced as NABMA Principal Sponsor
NABMA is delighted to announce that Market Place will be the principal NABMA sponsor, for 2022/23.
Market Place, is well known in the market industry as an innovative and exciting family of independent companies that delivers a comprehensive markets and events service. Market Place have a long history of support and partnership with NABMA.
Market Place Managing Director Allan Hartwell confirmed “We are delighted to extend our partnership with NABMA. Market Place shares the same values as NABMA and we are a long established brand in the national and international market industry”.
“The Market Place team have a wealth of experience not only in operating local authority markets, speciality market and events, but also in the design, regeneration and delivery of large scale redevelopment projects. With proven expertise in all facets of the market industry, Market Place offers a complete service that fully supports the needs of the client”.
Market Place can provide services such as consultancy, business planning, interim management, research and a range other services on wider town centre matters including redevelopment of retail.
NABMA Chief Executive David Preston said “NABMA is delighted to announce Market Place as our principal sponsor for the next 12 months The company is a leading player in providing quality supplies to the market industry and has worked alongside NABMA for many years providing invaluable support to our membership. They have been a pathfinder and the leading supplier of professional specialist events in the UK for many years that have received numerous accolades and awards.”
“As markets come out of the pandemic, and are recognized for the influence they can have on local regeneration, then Market Place can help in providing support and solutions for a wide range of market related issues”.
You can find out more about Market Place via their website Home – Market Place Europe or contact Allan Hartwell allan@mpel.co.uk
Love Your Local Market 2022 – Thank You
What a three weeks we have had as markets across the UK have supported Love Your Local Market and The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.
Love Your Local Market 2022 – Thank You For Your Support
What a fantastic two weeks we have enjoyed as Love Your Local Market has been celebrated across the UK.
Simon Baynes MP joins Wrexham Market Traders to Highlight ‘Love Your Local Market’ Campaign
Simon Baynes MP, joined the Chief Executive of NABMA (the National Association of British Market Authorities), David Preston, on a visit to the market at Tŷ Pawb in Wrexham to highlight their annual ‘Love Your Local Market’ campaign.