NABMA

Market Licensing Forum
2024-07-09 10:00 - 12:00 (Europe/London) | Virtual Event for Members
NABMA is keen to assess and support current market licensing arrangements:

Do you have a market licensing policy? If so, is it effective and how do you ensure compliance?
Have you considered introducing a market licensing policy? If so, what is stopping you?

Now is the time for action. We are offering a free virtual event to members. Whether new to your post, or an experienced markets officer then this event may help you.
EVENT – NABMA Licensing Forum
DATE – 9 July 10.00
COST – free to NABMA members
Bookings are now closed for this event.
This is an opportunity to share good practice and consider and discuss the advantages and disadvantages of operating a markets licensing policy.
The session will be led by Graham Wilson OBE, NABMA’s Legal and Policy Consultant, who is available for advice on how market licensing policies should be operated and what needs to be in place before an effective policy is implemented.
The initial session will be for a maximum of one and a half hours but will depend on the contributions of those attending. Hopefully we can create a Forum that can meet two or three times a year to catch up and share information.
We hope you will take advantage of this free opportunity to share information and knowledge with market colleagues.
David Preston (BA Hons)
Chief Executive
The National Association of British Market Authorities

Love Your Local Market 2024
2024-05-17 - 2024-06-01
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 17th May to Saturday 1st June 2024.

As well as a celebration of markets, one of the key aims of the campaign is to offer opportunities for new businesses to try market trading for free or at a heavily discounted rate.
Registration for the 2024 campaign begins on Wednesday 14th February 2024

Markets and the Legal Context
2024-05-14 10:00 - 12:00 (Europe/London)
Due to demand NABMA is arranging a further seminar on the topic of Markets and the Legal Context
This will be an online event from 10.00am until midday on Tuesday 14 May 2024.
The cost to NABMA members is £50 plus vat
Book Here
The seminar will be presented by Graham Wilson OBE, the NABMA Legal and Policy Consultant and the joint editor 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 local 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.

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One Day Conference 2024
2024-01-25 10:00 - 15:30 (Europe/London) | The Macdonald Burlington Hotel, Burlington Arcade, Birmingham, B2 4JQ, United Kingdom
NABMA Launches January Conference 2024
We are delighted to announce the details for our ever popular New Year Conference to be held on Thursday 25 January 2024.
The theme of the conference is ‘Markets at the Crossroads’. We will also announce the Great British Market Awards 2024.
Conference Invitation Jan 2024
Download the PDF here
As a reminder, our October conference highlighted the very different picture being experienced by many markets within their local communities. For some there is blue sky. Since the pandemic we have seen certain markets benefit as part of some £127 million of government support.
The government has recently announced it is investing £1.1 billion into 55 towns and establishing a new Towns Taskforce, reporting directly to the Prime Minister. But for many towns and their markets then they are not receiving any of this help. So, what is their future?
This varied position has led to the theme of ‘Markets at the Crossroads’ being the focus for our highly popular January one day conference that again returns to Birmingham.
Once again we are grateful to Blachere Illumination for their continuing sponsorship of this, the first main markets event of a New Year.
After the success of recent events we are again returning to the very popular Burlington Hotel immediately adjacent to Birmingham New Street Station.
Please book early and we hope to see you in Birmingham.

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All Party Parliamentary Markets Group – Notice of Meeting
2023-10-25 15:00 - 17:00 (Europe/London) | Portcullis House, Westminster, 1 Victoria Embankment, London, SW1A 2JR
The next meeting of the APPMG is scheduled for
Wednesday 25 October 2023 at 15.00 in Room O at Portcullis House, Westminster.
AGENDA

Welcome
To receive a welcome from the Chairman, Simon Baynes MP
Apologies

Minutes
To confirm minutes of a meeting held on 18 July 2023
Community and Campaign
Leeds Kirkgate Market Team, as a leading operator and market award winner will provide a brief presentation on the changing role and growing influence of markets within their community.This will then link to a review of progress with the #MarketsFirst Campaign and a discussion around the support that Westminster can offer towards the five Campaign priorities.
APPMG
To consider the work programme for the Group for 2024.
Next Meeting
To consider dates for 2024 meetings for diary purposes.

NABMA Annual AGM & Conference 2023
2023-10-09 09:30 - 2023-10-10 13:00 UTC | DoubleTree by Hilton Harrogate Majestic Hotel & Spa, Ripon Road, Harrogate, Yorkshire, HG1 2HU, United Kingdom
#MarketsFirst 2023 – Your Invitation
NABMA are delighted to return to Harrogate, a most popular venue for our AGM and Conference 2023
The Conference is focused on our #MarketsFirst National Campaign. The campaign was promoted as a result of the NABMA Survey, published in October 2022, that highlighted that the market industry faces major challenges in the years ahead. It was the most important research undertaken on our industry since 2018. We are pleased the campaign is supported by NMTF.
These challenges arise from many factors including the pandemic, the economic crisis and the general difficulties faced by town and city centres and the performance of their high streets.
Importantly, if markets are to remain as a real asset within the levelling up agenda, then there many critical conversations to be had, and much work to be done by the two national market organisations working with government, operators, and traders alike.
There are many challenges to face, but also opportunities to set a new vision for markets. Within the industry we understand the considerable community contribution that markets offer as part of many national and local policy agendas. The industry recognises the many roles that they perform, including acting as a footfall generator to assist the regeneration of town and city centres and, most importantly, as a valuable outlet for entrepreneurship and start-up businesses. The agenda, after the pandemic is now much greater with markets having a role to play in addressing climate change and levelling up. Our challenge with #MarketsFirst is create the discussions, drive change, secure recognition and, a future for UK markets.
Within our membership there is much to share and discuss in terms of good practice, opportunities and challenges. Our conference programme will address many of these issues and therefore Harrogate will be the place to be on 9/10 October.
Can you afford not to be part of the discussion at Harrogate as market professionals come together to learn, network, share experiences and look at a new vision for the markets industry?
Mick Barker
NABMA President

Our Conference Theme – #MarketsFirst
The Markets Industry is recognised by government as a top factor to help deliver vibrant high streets.
Markets are a focus for start-up business, retail, tourism, hospitality, and social inclusion. They are an important community asset.
However, coming out of the pandemic, the NABMA Survey 2022 provided some worrying messages for the industry. NABMA launched in April 2023 a National Campaign to address the Survey headlines that revealed.
– Stall occupancy is down from 77% to 72%
– The number of traders is now less that 30,000
– Only 8% of traders are under 40 years of age
– 84% of markets are operated or controlled by local authorities
– Only 40% of markets have an annual financial surplus
– Only 13% can record footfall

#MarketsFirst has five key priorities, each with an aim and action plan. The Campaign will run for twelve months and is about providing regular updates, sharing of best practice, forums for discussion and publication of resources to assist markets and market trading. Our priorities are.
PRIORITY 1. Attracting and retaining traders
PRIORITY 2. Addressing the economic challenges of Markets
PRIORITY 3. Demonstrating the wider value of Markets
PRIORITY 4. Making the approach to Markets management more professional.
PRIORITY 5. Improving relationship with traders

Each of the conference sessions will relate to the priorities and topical issues in the industry.
A Welcome from our Conference Sponsor – Vitabri
NABMA is delighted to announce and welcome Vitabri, as our conference sponsor for a second year. Vitabri is renowned for its high-quality products, designed and produced in France.
Vitabri Chief Executive Emmanuel Musner confirmed “ We again look forward to welcoming NABMA delegates to Harrogate and spending time together”.
“Vitabri is an established brand in the worldwide market industry and we are excited about working in partnership with NABMA and its membership in the months ahead. As a company we share the same values as NABMA and look forward to bringing our premium outdoor equipment, modern solutions and expertise to the UK market industry. Please contact us if you feel we can help you with questions around our products, consultancy or bespoke designs”.
OUR CONFERENCE HOTEL – DOUBLETREE BY HILTON HARROGATE MAJESTIC HOTEL & SPA
Harrogate is a NABMA favourite venue. It is a Victorian spa town and rural district that contains the medieval city of Ripon, a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and four charming but very different market towns; Boroughbridge, Knaresborough, Masham and Pateley Bridge.
Built in 1889 our conference hotel has become a part of the DoubleTree by Hilton collection. The hotel is surrounded by acres of beautifully landscaped gardens that overlook the town. With 14 function rooms, a fully equipped Spa and Health Club, and parking the hotel is the perfect destination for both business and pleasure. A Victorian landmark, the four-star hotel has 184 bedrooms and sits in the heart of the spa town of Harrogate.
Ripon Road
Harrogate, HG1 2HU, United Kingdom

OUTLINE PROGRAMME – #MarketsFirst – CONFERENCE SESSIONS
Headline sessions at the Conference will be based around

Retaining and Attracting Traders
Youth Markets and Creating Sustainable Businesses
Case Studies of Investment, Redevelopment and Regeneration
Managing Markets and the Challenges and Options
National Markets Survey and #MarketsFirst – Updates
Business Rates and VAT – Updates
Launch of the NABMA Performance Network
The influence of markets in local communities
Celebrating the markets and the people that are making a difference.
Great British Market Awards – a look at case studies from some of the headline entries.

NABMA #MarketsFirst – NETWORKING AND SOCIAL EVENTS
As always, the NABMA Conference will provide excellent opportunities to network with market professionals. Throughout the Conference the Market Place Exhibition will be open to chat with our sponsors and suppliers.
The grand gala dinner on the Monday evening will feature the Market Industry Awards.
This is always a very special evening in the market industry year. Make sure you book your conference place to celebrate with us.
NABMA AWARDS CEREMONY 2023
This will take place during the Gala Dinner. Celebrate with colleagues as we announce the various award winners nominated from the industry. The ceremony will also reveal the recipient of NABMA’s highest recognition, the Krys Zasada Award for outstanding service to the markets industry.
OUR CONFERENCE PACKAGE
NABMA is able to offer a combined delegate and accommodation (Monday evening only) fee of £350 plus VAT.
VAT is applicable to all quoted charges. The package includes one nights’ accommodation, delegate fees, and the NABMA Gala Dinner on the Monday evening incorporating industry Market Awards and Diploma of Market Administration presentations.
We have a very limited number of rooms for the Sunday evening at £150 plus VAT for bed and breakfast. These will be allocated on a first come first served basis.
Bookings are now closed for this event.

Let's Talk Basecamp
2023-08-01 14:00 - 15:00 (Europe/London) | Virtual Event for Members
NABMA Basecamp has proven to be one of the most popular and well used of NABMA services.
As NABMA members you set the topics and lead the discussions. Recent subjects have been varied from operational to policy matters.
We are conscious that not everyone, particularly new NABMA members, may understand Basecamp and how it works and, importantly, how you can regulate posts to your inbox.
We have therefore set up an open zoom session for Tuesday 1 August 2023 at 14.00 for an informal discussion of interested NABMA members.
NABMA appointed Chris Cotton, a very experienced market professional, as our Basecamp moderator and we believe that the time is now right to reflect on how Basecamp is used, who uses it and why, and whether it needs a few tweaks.
The aim of the session is to talk with Chris Cotton and also Ian Holmes, the NABMA Media and Technical Support Consultant looking at:
An introduction as to why Basecamp was set up?
How to use it and get maximum value?
Post covid, does it need to change, if so why and how and what would you want from this important NABMA service?
If you would like to share in this one hour session then please register – https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUoduGuqzojGtJ80hTbXU1xLi7OLPBqrHIZ

Behind the Scenes at the new Chester Market
2023-07-13 09:30 - 13:30 (Europe/London) | New Chester Market, Exchange Square, Northgate St., Chester, CH1 2AR, United Kingdom
The NABMA Network to Visit Chester Market
NABMA is delighted that the behind the Scenes event at the new Chester Market has been rearranged.
The revised date is Thursday 13 July from 0930 until 1330.
Numbers will be limited but priority will be given to those that booked for the original date provided confirmation is received by 31 May. The event is free to attend.
The visit will form the first NABMA Network looking at market issues of the day and updating on #MarketsFirst
NABMA is delighted to accept the invitation from Cheshire West and Chester Council for a visit to the new Chester Market that opened its doors in November. In the first month of trading over 300,000 visits were made and now over one million visitors have visited this exciting new development.
With a market tradition stretching back to 1159, this is an opportunity for NABMA members to visit a market that has now begun an exciting new chapter in its history with a move to a new purpose-built, modern, traditional market hall at the heart of the Northgate development.
Chester’s new Market now open – Chester Market (newchester.market)
The programme will include
Arrival and Coffee.
Welcome, Introduction, Presentation on the new Chester Market
Visit to the Market
Update and Discussion on the NABMA Campaign 2023 – #MarketsFirst
Discussion, Questions and Topics of the Day
Buffet Lunch and Close
Bookings are now closed for this event.

Love Your Local Market 2023 #LYLM2023
2023-05-12 08:00 - 2023-05-27 17:00 (Europe/London)
The annual celebration returns in 2023 on Friday 12th May to Saturday 27th May 2023
Register to take part now https://nabma.com/love-your-local-market-official/register-for-love-your-local-market-2023/

Markets and the Legal Framework
2023-02-28 10:00 - 12:30 (Europe/London)
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 for Tuesday 28 February from 10.00 to 12.30
The event will have a charge of £75 plus VAT per delegate.
Please book using the form at the bottom of this page.
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.

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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
BOOK HERE
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)
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
BOOK HERE
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
BOOK HERE
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)
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)
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)
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.
Book Your Place Now

Love Your Local Market 2021
2021-10-16 08:00 - 2021-10-30 17:00 UTC
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)
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
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
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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.
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Meet the Manager - Free Virtual Event
2020-12-10 10:30 - 12:00 (Europe/London)
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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