NABMA

One Day Conference - Markets Activating High Streets
2023-01-26 10:00 - 15:30 (Europe/London) | The Macdonald Burlington Hotel, Burlington Arcade, Birmingham, B2 4JQ, United Kingdom
Incorporating THE GREAT BRITISH MARKET AWARDS 2023
As markets continue to rebuild coming out the pandemic, then our popular one-day conference will discuss the many challenges and opportunities being faced by the high street, with a look to the future and how it will reactivate itself.
Importantly we will look at the status, role, interaction, and influence of markets.
We are delighted to promote this conference with the ATCM (Association of Town and City Management)
For 2023, we return to our conference venue to the Macdonald Burlington Hotel, in the centre of Birmingham.
Full conference details after booking form.
We are grateful to Conference Sponsors Blachere Illumination UK
The Great British Market Awards are sponsored by Market Place
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Bookings are now closed for this event.
Markets Activating High Streets Invitation

NABMA Annual AGM & Conference 2022
2022-10-27 22:00 - 2022-10-28 13:30 UTC | DoubleTree by Hilton Harrogate Majestic Hotel & Spa, Ripon Road, Harrogate, Yorkshire, HG1 2HU, United Kingdom
The NABMA Annual Conference will be at DoubleTree by Hilton Harrogate Majestic Hotel & Spa and the rescheduled details are now:
Your invitation to NABMA 2022, our Annual Conference and AGM which is being held from the 27th & 28th October 2022 at the Double Tree Hilton Harrogate Majestic Hotel and Spa.
A most popular venue on the NABMA circuit of conference venues.
New dates for the AGM and Conference 2022 are now 27/28 October at the DoubleTree by Hilton Harrogate Majestic Hotel & Spa
We are very grateful to the majority of the original delegates that have rebooked the October dates.
As a reminder, we have managed to renegotiate a two day/one night Conference on 27/28 October. Going later in the year would result in clashes with Christmas events and also probably impact on our January event. In the financial interests of NABMA therefore we took this option despite recognising the huge logistical challenge of rearranging and delivering a conference in less than 6 weeks.
At the moment our reduced allocation of hotel rooms is full and we are still in negotiations with the hotel to try and secure additional rooms. We are however offering the below packages that give you flexibility to attend conference but make your own accommodation arrangements.
Please note that we have now reached the point were all our allocated hotel rooms have been taken.
However, we are still taking bookings for NABMA members only and are offering packages that are now exclusive of accommodation. This enables delegates to attend the conference and make their own arrangements for accommodation either in Harrogate itself, or slightly further afield when rates may be cheaper.
Bookings are now live for this event.
Revised Conference Packages
PACKAGE A
As originally advertised is no longer available
PACKAGE B
Thursday and Friday Conference, lunches and Gala Dinner
£225 plus VAT
PACKAGE C
Thursday Conference only plus lunch
£150 plus VAT
PACKAGE D
Friday Conference only plus lunch
£100 plus VAT
If you wish to take advantage of these revised offers then we ask you to book early to be sure of your place(s).
Bookings are now closed for this event.

London and the South Regional Conference
2022-07-28 10:00 - 13:00 (Europe/London) | Yorkshire
NABMA is pleased to announce details of the final Regional Zoom Meetings that will have a focus on the London and the South – however attendance will be welcomed by all.
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.
London and South Regional Events Details
Date – Thursday 28 July 2022
Time 10:00 until 13:00 (Virtual Event)
Cost – free for members
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Meet our Sponsor – Market Place
We 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
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We 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

NABMA/SLCC - Markets, Local Councils and Supporting Communities
2022-07-14 10:00 - 13:00 (Europe/London) | Yorkshire
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.
NABMA Members can book here

NABMA Midlands and Wales Regional Conference - Cancelled
2022-06-23 10:00 - 13:00 (Europe/London) | Yorkshire
Unfortunately, despite best efforts, we have decided to cancel the Midlands and Wales Event on Thursday 23 June due to very low numbers as booked. This is very disappointing.
With the handful of bookings as received then cancellation was the only option.
The next Regional event is on 28 July and although having a focus on London and the South will be available to all. We hope that NABMA members will support this next free event.
Yours sincerely
David Preston (BA Hons)
Chief Executive
The National Association of British Market Authorities

NABMA Northern Regional Conference - Free Zoom Event
2022-06-09 10:00 - 13:00 (Europe/London) | Yorkshire
Have you booked yet for the first of our Regional Events 2022?

The first of 3 Regional Zoom Meetings will have a focus on the northern area – however attendance at all 3 events will be welcomed. The Northern programme and speakers list is below.

Book Now https://nabma.com/regional-conference/

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.

Our grateful thanks are extended to Market Place who are the NABMA principal sponsor for 2021/22.
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.
NABMA Regional Seminars 2022
(Sponsored by Market Place)
Markets Delivering Change
Programme
Welcome
From NABMA President Councillor Mick Barker and Market Place, our Event Sponsor

Markets meeting the Challenges
Two years after the start of the pandemic a market team looks at the impact of the pandemic, the changes in their high street and what help, if any, their market activities have been given. How does this market view its future?
Steven Hadfield, Markets & Business Development Manager, Tameside Council

Markets and Planning for Change
A private sector market company looks at the impact of the pandemic in terms of market management, operational changes and event planning. What are the options that may be available in an era of change for market history and tradition?
Nick Rhodes, Chief Executive, Market Place

Markets and the Policy and Legal Framework
The pandemic has seen changes in planning legislation, the encouragement of flexibility in the use of public realm, and freedoms to extend market activities. NABMA looks at the implications and impact on markets and local strategies arising from these government announcements.
Graham Wilson OBE, NABMA Legal and Policy Consultant

Climate Change and Markets
How are markets delivering change to help communities have a more sustainable future? We share good practice in terms of buildings, energy, waste and operational change.
Steve Mason, Head of Markets, Leeds City Council

The Modern Market Manager
How is the role of the traditional manager changing? What is the interaction between place and market management? What is the skill set needed to deliver professional market operations? We ask the questions and look at how NABMA can further support market managers, teams and their professional development.
John Walker, Markets Manager, Calderdale Council

Market Soapbox
Your question, comment or issue.

13.00 Close of Regional Seminar

NABMA February Conference
2022-02-03 10:00 - 15:30 UTC | The Macdonald Burlington Hotel, Burlington Arcade, Birmingham, B2 4JQ, United Kingdom
NABMA is delighted to announce that arrangements for its popular, and often over subscribed, One Day Conference are now finalised for 2022.
The date – Thursday 3 February 2022
The theme – Markets in a Changing High Street
The venue – The Macdonald Burlington Hotel, Birmingham
Our Sponsor – Blachere Illumination UK
As markets continue to rebuild then we look at the challenges and opportunities being faced by the high street. We ask the questions as to where do markets fit in the new levelling up agenda and focus on many of the agendas that markets can support and deliver.
The conference will also host the awards ceremony for the Great British Market Awards 2022.
In 2022, we move to a new venue that is immediately adjacent to Birmingham New Street Station.
As always, attractive discounts are available for early bookings but numbers will be strictly limited and early booking is essential.
Please note that the early bird discounts as advertised up to the end of December will now apply to all bookings accepted up to the day of the event.
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Love Your Local Market 2021
2021-10-16 08:00 - 2021-10-30 17:00 UTC | Yorkshire
Love your local market returns for two weeks celebrating the best of markets across the UK.

NABMA Annual Conference 2021
2021-10-11 16:00 - 2021-10-12 17:00 (Europe/London) | Yorkshire
The NABMA Annual Conference returns to the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Stratford-upon-Avon after a year’s break.
More details nearer the time

London and South Regional Meeting – Reflections of Summer – Virtual Event
2021-07-30 10:00 - 13:15 UTC | Yorkshire
Why a Regional Event?
The three Summer Regional Conferences will focus on how markets have emerged from the latest lockdown since 12 April and look at the future of the industry. This alongside a range of topical market issues. 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.
Northern Regional Events Details
Date Friday 30 July 2021
Time 10:00 until 13:15 (Virtual Event)
Cost – free
Book on the form below.

Central and Wales Regional Meeting – Reflections of Summer – Virtual Event
2021-06-25 10:00 - 13:15 UTC | Yorkshire
Why a Regional Event?
The three Summer Regional Conferences will focus on how markets have emerged from the latest lockdown since 12 April and look at the future of the industry. This alongside a range of topical market issues. 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.
Northern Regional Events Details
Date Friday 25 June 2021
Time 10:00 until 13:15 (Virtual Event)
Cost – free
Book on the form below.

Meet the Manager - Free Virtual Event
2021-03-11 10:30 - 13:00 (Europe/London) | Yorkshire
NABMA is delighted at the success of the new “Meet the Manager” programme. A huge thank you to everyone that supported the events that have received great feedback.
As a reminder, this is a new NABMA initiative that seeks to offer a virtual platform to bring colleagues together to chat, learn, and support each other during these most difficult of times We have been overwhelmed by the interest in this market chat idea, alongside your offers to participate. As a result, another 3 NABMA events have been arranged that will take place up to the end of March. Details of our next event are below.
What’s it about and is it free?
Each session includes a panel of market professionals. They will share a relaxed and informal chat about themselves, their careers, the challenges they face day to day in dealing with Covid and normal market matters, and looking at the future of the markets industry. There will be an opportunity to express your opinions and ask questions. The sessions are open to all NABMA members, delivered via pre booking and through Zoom. Each session will last between 60 and 90 minutes. There is no charge for each of these events.
MEET THE MARKET MANAGER – THURSDAY 11 MARCH 2021
OUR GUESTS

John Walker – Calderdale
Julian Brent – Fleetwood
Suzanne Sharpe – Mendip
Alan Mackrell – Radcliffe Market Hall

Meet the Manager - Free Virtual Event
2021-02-25 10:30 - 12:00 (Europe/London) | Yorkshire
NABMA is delighted at the success of the new “Meet the Manager” programme. A huge thank you to everyone that supported the events that have received great feedback.
As a reminder, this is a new NABMA initiative that seeks to offer a virtual platform to bring colleagues together to chat, learn, and support each other during these most difficult of times We have been overwhelmed by the interest in this market chat idea, alongside your offers to participate. As a result, another 3 NABMA events have been arranged that will take place up to the end of March. Details of our next event are below.
What’s it about and is it free?
Each session includes a panel of market professionals. They will share a relaxed and informal chat about themselves, their careers, the challenges they face day to day in dealing with Covid and normal market matters, and looking at the future of the markets industry. There will be an opportunity to express your opinions and ask questions. The sessions are open to all NABMA members, delivered via pre booking and through Zoom. Each session will last between 60 and 90 minutes. There is no charge for each of these events.
MEET THE MARKET MANAGER – THURSDAY 25 FEBRUARY 2021
OUR GUESTS

Brian Sexton, Markets and Street Trading Manager, Coventry City Council

Deborah Carpenter, Market Development Manager, London Borough of Cambden

Kate Gittins, Facilities Manager, Shropshire Council

It should be another fascinating conversation – don’t miss it.

Meet the Manager - Free Virtual Event
2021-02-11 10:30 - 12:00 (Europe/London) | Yorkshire
NABMA is delighted at the success of the new “Meet the Manager” programme. A huge thank you to everyone that supported the events that have received great feedback.
As a reminder, this is a new NABMA initiative that seeks to offer a virtual platform to bring colleagues together to chat, learn, and support each other during these most difficult of times. We have been overwhelmed by the interest in this market chat idea, alongside your offers to participate. As a result, another 4 NABMA events have been arranged that will take place up to the end of March. Details of our next event are below.
What’s it about and is it free?
Each session includes a panel of market professionals. They will share a relaxed and informal chat about themselves, their careers, the challenges they face day to day in dealing with Covid and normal market matters, and looking at the future of the markets industry. There will be an opportunity to express your opinions and ask questions. The sessions are open to all NABMA members, delivered via pre booking and through Zoom. Each session will last between 60 and 90 minutes. There is no charge for each of these events.
MEET THE MARKET MANAGER – THURSDAY 11 FEBRUARY 2021
OUR GUESTS

Sue Young, Market Manager, Forest Row
Daryl Chambers, Town Surveyor, Bridport
Elaine Oliver, Town Clerk, Downham Market
Terry Frostick, Operations Manager, Saffron Walden

This event has a local council focus. Forest Row is a multiple award winning market including having the accolade of being a NABMA Best Small Community Market. Bridport has a market tradition stretching as far back as 1253 rivalled by Saffron Walden with a market charter from 1141. Saffron Walden even boasts Jamie Oliver as one its regular market customers. Downham Market is widely regarded as one of Norfolk’s oldest and best market towns. Each of these markets are at the heart of their communities and local history.
Local Councils have had a tough time during the pandemic. Little or no money has been received from government and the resulting impact on local finance has been severe. The updates from each of our panel will be very different to previous events.
We ask our panel – how has the pandemic impacted on them as individuals and their markets? What are their plans for 2021 and beyond, and how do they see the future of the markets industry?
It should be another fascinating conversation – don’t miss it.
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Bookings are now closed for this event.

NABMA One Day Virtual Conference 2021
2021-02-04 09:30 - 13:30 (Europe/London) | Yorkshire
When is it?
NABMA is pleased to announce details of its popular One Day Conference that will be held on:
Thursday 4 February 2021 from 0930 to 1330 by Zoom.
Sadly, we will not be able to meet at the Council House, Birmingham as usual for the first major markets event of a new year, but we can bring everyone together, either in your office or at home, in a digital get together. We hope you will join us.
Our Conference discussion.
Without doubt 2020 has been an unprecedented year of worry, change and threat to markets and market people. NABMA surveys suggest that many in the industry have concerns and a lack of confidence about the future. Others have a different viewpoint as some markets are suggesting that emerging from the pandemic is their moment in the sunshine as they experience a renewed trust, and both returning and new customers. A consistent viewpoint however is that markets can play a leading role in supporting firstly the survival, and then the renaissance, of our high streets.
So, our Conference will pose the question as we enter 2021– are our markets really in crisis?
Why should I attend?
The conference will be of interest to anyone with a passion and commitment to the future of their markets. As one of the recognised top influences to create vital and vibrant streets then markets can play a prominent role in offering business start-ups alongside their attraction to boost tourism, employment, the local economy and social cohesion. We appreciate that our industry will continue to face many challenges as a result of the impact of the pandemic. We are also aware that in recent months markets have demonstrated resilience and a positive appetite to accept change, that can create new opportunities, and at the same time attract new people and new ways of trading to our markets.
Our draft programme

An invitation has been sent to Kelly Tolhurst MP, the government Minister with responsibility for High Streets in her portfolio.
Mark Robinson, Chairman of the High Street Task Force Board who is guiding the work of the Task Force and acting as a national voice for high streets, supporting them to transform town and city centres.
Joe Barrett, co-founder of Teenage Market and member of the Government’s High Street Taskforce.
A panel session of market experts who will look at how markets and market management will need to change, evolve and attract new traders to sustain the industry and the high street.
Sessions of good practice from markets that are meeting the challenges in terms of use of social media, modern technology and encouraging cashless operations to reinvent themselves.
The award ceremony for the NABMA promoted Blachere Illumination Market Heroes 2020 as we recognise both markets and market people that have made a difference within their communities during the pandemic.

Booking Arrangements
Our aim is to bring as many markets people together as possible to discuss the future of our industry. We have therefore decided to keep costs low with an individual NABMA delegate fee of just £50 plus vat.
Non NABMA members are welcome to join with us at £75 plus vat per delegate.
Book Now here https://nabma.com/nabma-one-day-virtual-conference-2021/ or below

NABMA looks forward to our One Day Conference and the chance to bring the NABMA family and friends together at the start of another challenging year for markets. We do hope you will join us.

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Meet the Manager - Free Virtual Event
2021-01-28 10:30 - 12:00 (Europe/London) | Yorkshire
NABMA is delighted at the success of its first three events in its new “Meet the Manager” programme. A huge thank you to everyone that supported the events that have received great feedback.
As a reminder, this is a new NABMA initiative that seeks to offer a virtual platform to bring colleagues together to chat, learn, and support each other during these most difficult of times We have been overwhelmed by the interest in this market chat idea, alongside your offers to participate. As a result, another 5 NABMA events have been arranged that will take place up to the end of March. Details of our next event are below.
What’s it about and is it free?
Each session includes a panel of market professionals. They will share a relaxed and informal chat about themselves, their careers, the challenges they face day to day in dealing with Covid and normal market matters, and looking at the future of the markets industry. There will be an opportunity to express your opinions and ask questions. The sessions are open to all NABMA members, delivered via pre booking and through Zoom. Each session will last between 60 and 90 minutes. There is no charge for each of these events.

MEET THE MARKET MANAGER – THURSDAY 28 JANUARY 2021
OUR GUESTS

Andy Ward, Markets Manager, Warrington
Donna Tuxford, Markets and Events Manager, Stockport
Karen Bates, Markets Manager, Cheshire West and Chester Borough Council
Chris Cotton, Strategic Lead for Markets, Kirklees Council

In the midst of another Covid lockdown we bring together a panel with great experience of the markets industry and a track record of meeting change, challenge and investment.
Warrington opened a brand new market during the first lockdown; Stockport has an exciting management partnership in place; Chester is an award winning and revitalised city centre market and Kirklees is a district of well known and traditional markets that are now part of an exciting regeneration blueprint.
We ask our panel – how has the pandemic impacted on them as individuals; upon their staff and their markets? What are their plans for 2021 and beyond, and how do they see the future of the markets industry?
It should be another fascinating conversation – don’t miss it.
BOOK NOW

Meet the Manager - Free Virtual Event
2020-12-10 10:30 - 12:00 (Europe/London) | Yorkshire
NABMA MEETS THE MANAGER
NABMA is pleased at the success of its first event in its new “Meet the Manager” programme. A huge thank you to everyone that supported the event that has received great feedback.
This is a new NABMA initiative that seeks to offer a virtual platform to bring colleagues together to chat, learn, and support each other during these most difficult of times We have been overwhelmed by the interest in this market chat idea, alongside your offers to participate. As a result, eight NABMA events have been arranged that will take place up to the end of March. Details of our next event are below.
What’s it about and is it free?
Each session includes a panel of market professionals. They will share a relaxed and informal chat about themselves, their careers, the challenges they face day to day in dealing with Covid and normal market matters, and looking at the future of the markets industry. There will be an opportunity to express your opinions and ask questions. The sessions will be open to all NABMA members, delivered via pre booking and through Zoom. Each session will last between 60 and 90 minutes. There is no charge for each of these events.
MEET THE MARKET MANAGER – THURSDAY 10 DECEMBER
OUR GUESTS
Allan Hartwell – Market Place
Bev & Sarah Milner Simonds– Eat Festivals
Sean McGarel – Freeman Street Market
Tessa Darby – Wendy Fair Markets

We welcome Market Place, Wendy Fair Markets, eat:Festivals and Freeman Street Market. This is an event of contrast with arguably the largest supplier of specialist and continental markets in the UK sharing a platform with a small family business that is now one of the largest private operators in the UK. Add to the mix a market delivered by the Enrolled Freemen of Grimsby and a West Country operator specialising in a travelling market of local food and drink and artisans. We ask how has the pandemic impacted on their businesses and programmes of events? Have do they plan for 2021 and beyond, and how do they retain and attract new traders?
It should be a fascinating conversation – don’t miss it.
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