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  • Develop and Build a New Market

    Virtual Event for Members

    How do local authorities develop a new market? Three case studies explain their strategy and justification for redevelopment. Presenters: Andy Ward, Adele Thomas, Robbie Kerr & Allan Hartwell

  • Food Safety on Markets

    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

  • Community Value of Markets

    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

  • Love Your Local Market 2025

    The Love Your Local Market fortnight, has now been embraced by over 24 countries worldwide. The next Love Your Local Market will take place in the UK on Friday 16th May to Saturday 31st May 2025. As well as a celebration of markets, one of the key aims of the campaign is to offer opportunities for new […]

  • NABMA Legal Seminar

    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 […]

  • Real Deal Week: Review & Renew

    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: […]

  • NABMA Annual AGM & Conference 2025

    Crowne Plaza Stratford Upon Avon Bridge Foot, Stratford-upon-Avon CV37 6YR, United Kingdom

    Join us at the Premier Markets Conference of the Year for Market Operators offering an opportunity to catch up, learn and network about what is happening in the markets industry NABMA is delighted to return to Stratford-upon-Avon, a most popular venue with our delegates, for our AGM and Conference 2025. The theme of our Conference […]

  • Market Licensing Forum

    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 […]

  • One Day Conference 2026

    The Macdonald Burlington Hotel Burlington Arcade, Birmingham, United Kingdom

    NABMA One Day Conference 2026 What's Next for Markets: Supporting Change and Devolution The government is advancing an ambitious new round of local government reorganisation, a process that will replace two-tier local government – comprising county councils and district councils – with a new single tier of unitary authorities. The agenda will have a huge […]

  • Meet the Chief Executive

    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 […]