Food Safety on Markets
2025-03-31 09:30 - 12:30 (Europe/London) | Virtual Event for Members
Gain a detailed understanding of food safety and hygiene requirements placed on food traders.
David Newsum, a food safety expert, gives a fascinating outline on the ever-increasing pressures around food standards.
Presenter: David Newsum

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Community Value of Markets
2025-04-22 10:00 - 11:30 | Virtual Event for Members
Why do we run markets?
It is not all about money. In this talk we highlight the enormous value that a market has in the local community.
Presenters: Myfanwy Taylor & Sara Gonzalez

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NABMA Legal Seminar
2025-05-20 10:00 - 12:30 | Virtual Event for Members
Here is an opportunity to gain knowledge and understanding of the legal issues that underpin the operation of Markets. From the powers available to market operators to an outline of the importance of these powers and using a market licensing system. The seminar will address the different kinds of letting arrangements and the importance of proper consultation with traders. You will learn about the impact of VAT and Business Rates.
In addition to covering all the important issues affecting the operation of Markets, you will also have the chance to raise issues and network with other colleagues. The seminar will be hosted by Graham Wilson OBE, NABMA’s Legal and Policy Consultant and co-author of Pease and Chitty, the only textbook on market law.
The Seminar is limited to twenty places. It will be a virtual event to be held on the 20th May from 10 to 12.30. The cost is £75 plus VAT.
If you would like to attend, please register with marinaatherton@oswestry-tc.gov.uk.

Real Deal Week: Review & Renew
2025-07-17 10:00 - 11:30 | Virtual Event for Members
Free Online Training Event via Zoom for NABMA Members
Thursday, 17 July 2025
10:00am to 11:30am
“Real Deal and Its Importance to Your Market and Your Community”
A highly practical and interactive session designed to provide market operators with essential information to deter rogue traders and keep your market fake-free.
Introduction by NABMA
Session One: Matthew Knowles
In the first part of the seminar, Matthew Knowles will provide an overview of IP crime, relevant legislation, and the role of trading standards in protecting your market, shoppers, traders, and the local community.
He will explain how the organised criminal networks involved in the global trade in fake goods are connected to other forms of criminality, including stolen goods and other illicit products that—without appropriate preventative measures—can find their way onto UK markets.
Using examples of counterfeit items seized in the UK, he will highlight serious safety hazards and share tips to equip market staff with practical know-how on how to spot a fake.
Session Two: Patricia Lennon
Patricia Lennon will explain how the Real Deal Campaign offers practical guidance, solutions, and resources to market operators to help deter rogue traders.
Q&A
An opportunity for attendees to ask questions.
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Bookings are now closed for this event.

Market Licensing Forum
2025-11-20 10:30 - 12:00
This Forum will seek to build on previous meetings and, in particular, consider application and decision making procedures and reasons for refusing applications.
We also want to examine charging arrangements and potential conflicts between NABMA members.
The discussions will be led by Graham Wilson OBE, NABMA’s Legal and Policy Consultant, with contributions from members with their details of their own market licensing arrangements and personal experience.
Bookings are now closed for this event.

Meet the Chief Executive
2026-04-23 10:30 - 11:30 | Virtual Event for Members
Our first online event of the year is an opportunity to meet the new NABMA Chief Executive, David Catterall DL who took over the NABMA reins at the start of 2026.
This free online event will be held on Thursday 23rd April 2026 at 10:30am.
David brings to NABMA a wealth of local government experience with a background in commercial services and hospitality. He is also a Deputy Lord Lieutenant for Greater Manchester.
This is a chance for NABMA members to virtually meet David and informally chat markets, the high street and NABMA.
David will tell us about his first few weeks in office; his thoughts on the future of the markets industry; and with the looming changes in local government and regional opportunities to look at what lead role NABMA may fulfil into the future.
It is also your opportunity to tell us what organisation you expect NABMA to be going forward and what will be the priority services it must continue to deliver.
Please register and join with us for what promises to be an excellent discussion and exchange of views and opinions.
Bookings are now closed for this event.

Martyn’s Law Update
2026-05-20 10:30 - 11:30 | Virtual Event for Members
NABMA members will be aware that over recent months that we have been in discussion with the Home Office and the Business Engagement Unit, The National Counter Terrorism Security Office (NaCTSO) at New Scotland Yard, on Martyn’s Law and the implications for the markets industry.
We are now pleased to confirm that NABMA has advanced that dialogue and has arranged an online update on Martyn’s Law together with a wider discussion around risk. This will be presented by the NaCTSO Team.
This will be an online event at 1030 on Wednesday 20 May 2026
The event is even more relevant for NABMA members as this week the Home Office published the Section 27 statutory guidance for the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025. The guidance explains the core concepts of the legislation and helps those responsible for premises and events determine whether they fall within its and how to meet their legal duties.
Please find a link to the guidance and supplementary documents here https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-terrorism-protection-of-premises-act-2025
Our discussions with NaCTSO have considered how we can work with Counter Terrorism colleagues in the months ahead to provide a helpful framework for our membership. They have also acknowledged that the NABMA advice we have issued to members on indoor, outdoor and hybrid situations reflect the scope of the Act, and that early preparation, as we have suggested, supports public safety.
Our online event will

Outline the published Section 27 statutory guidance as now issued by the Home Office
Revisit the NABMA position on Martyn’s Law, thereby helping to shape understanding of what we should be doing, whether within or outside the scope of the Act.
Discuss terrorism and risk more broadly, sharing good practice and advice.

Register below and join us for this discussion in May.
Bookings are now closed for this event.

NABMA Markets and Legal Surgery
2026-07-09 10:30 - 12:00
Do you know your market powers and their value? What are the common legal issues that market managers bring to NABMA?
Without doubt the questions around market law are often fascinating and NABMA has the industry expert on our Team.
In the last few months Graham Wilson OBE, the NABMA Legal and Policy Consultant, has answered well over 100 varied legal questions. We are pleased that Graham has agreed to present another of his most appreciated online Legal Surgeries. Details are
Thursday 9 July commencing at 1030. The event is free of charge
This is a chance to hear from Graham of some of the common market problems of 2026 but also the opportunity to raise your legal questions.
These surgeries are always popular so below. Please refrain from registering until you are sure of your attendance.
Joining instructions will follow nearer the date.
Bookings are now closed for this event.
