This Library is exclusive to NABMA Members and is regularly updated and reviewed.
If you are not able to find the information you need, please contact us. We also retain an archive of older documents, which are available on request.
Members should note that template documents are suggestions only so should not be used directly but seen as a useful basis for you to review, amend and adjust in line with your local management requirements.
Alcohol Licensing in Markets
General Advice regarding Alcohol Licensing in Markets
Anti-Terrorism Guidance Document
Updated guidance for market management on the topic of Martin’s Law.
BALANCE OF TRADE POLICY
This document provides a framework for applying an appropriate tenant mix policy.
BOMB AND EVACUATION
This information sheet details what to do if you receive bomb threats and/or suspicious packages. It gives advice on how to make a controlled evacuation.
BUILDING RESPONSIBLE OFFICERS AND PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
This template is required to be completed to identify the Responsible Person(s) and/or the person delegated to undertake duties within the building on matters such as maintenance on asbestos, water ++
CASH COLLECTION PROCEDURE
This information sheet explains the cash collection procedure & responsibilities. Key themes: Market Management, Health & Safety
CASUAL TRADER REGISTRATION FORM
This information sheet is a casual trader registration form template for use by NABMA members.
COVID-19 SAFER COVERED MARKETS
This Covid-19 Safer Spaces guide is to assist staff and traders in adapting their markets to enable safer operation and greater resilience.
EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN AND EVACUATION PROCEDURE
This document briefly notes our procedures for:
EVENT MANAGEMENT PLAN
This information sheet is an event management plan template.
FIRE RISK ASSESSMENT
This information sheet is a fire risk assessment template.
FOOD SAFETY FOR MARKET MANAGERS
Market managers have a general responsibility for a safe environment to the public, to the market operator and to their food traders. Managers need to be aware of the requirements ++
GOOD PRACTICE GUIDE – ATTRACTING NEW MARKET TRADERS
This good practice guide, written in 2011, is all about attracting new traders & includes lots of case studies from across the country.
GUIDE TO POP-UP STALLS
An Introductory Guide to Pop-Up Gazebo-style Market Stalls: Procurement and Operational Use
INTEGRATED COMMUNITIES – HOW CAN MARKETS CONTRIBUTE?
This publication gives a comprehensive review of how markets contribute to the economic, social and political health of towns & cities. The publication highlights the 25 most important reasons why ++
Local Council Markets Manual
Many principal councils are devolving market functions and are now working in partnership with the first tier of governance.
MARKETS USERS SURVEY
This information sheet is an example of a market user’s survey.
NATIONAL COUNTER TERRORISM – CROWDED PLACES GUIDANCE
Following the atrocities in Manchester & London, the National Counter Terrorism Security Office have published new and updated guidance intended to give protective security advice to those responsible for managing ++
REGULAR TRADER APPLICATION FORM
This information sheet is a regular trader application form template for use by NABMA members. Key themes: Traders
REGULAR TRADER HOLIDAY FORM
This information sheet is a regular trader holiday form template for use by NABMA members.
Reporting of Accidents & Incidents
This information sheet details what to do if there is an accident on site & also includes a reporting form template. Key themes: Health & Safety, Market Management
SETTING UP A MARKET – TOOLKIT
This publication is a toolkit for setting up a local market. It gives details of all the components in setting up markets.
SIMPLE GUIDE TO DATA PROTECTION AND GDPR
The majority of the guide is basic common sense. Treat others peoples information the way that you would expect yours to be treated, so in other words, keep it secure, ++
Suite of Exemplar Management Documents
Many thanks to Chris Ashby at Leeds City Council Markets for providing this batch of exemplar management documents covering a range of matters.
TEMPORARY TRAFFIC REGULATION ORDER
This document provides a Temporary Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) template.
TERMINATION FORM
This information sheet is a trader termination form template for use by NABMA members.
TRADER REGISTRATION CATEGORIES
This document provides a list of trader registration categories.
TRADER RENT NEGOTIATIONS
This information sheet shows a step by step guide to a traders’ rent negotiation consultation procedure. Key themes: Market Management, Traders
Traders Safety Planning/Evacuations
This information sheet details the arrangements to be taken in an emergency within an indoor market. Key themes: Health & Safety, Indoor Market
WIND FACTORS
An Introductory Guide: High Wind and Bad Weather factors for Open Markets
YOUTH INITIATIVE BOOKLET
This digital resource will showcase stories of successful young traders as well as operator experiences
MARKET BYELAWS
This document is a template for Councils on market byelaws. This can be adapted to each individual location.
MARKET RIGHTS
Market Rights – A basic guide to their origins, value and current use
Introduction to Market Trader Agreements
Introduction to Agreements for Trader Occupation of Stalls and Shops
Market Code of Conduct/Trader Compliance
This information sheet provides an example of a code of conduct & appeals procedure document.
Market Regulations
This is a good example - from Steve Hadfield at Tameside - of a clear, well-communicated, unambiguous and practicable set of regulations.
MARKET STALL LEASE AGREEMENT
This information sheet is a lease agreement template for use by NABMA members.
Rules and Regulations for a Stall Licence
This information sheet highlights market rules & regulations for obtaining a stall licence.
Suite of Exemplar Market Documents
This information sheet is a market licence template for use by NABMA members.
TENANCY AT WILL
This information sheet is a tenancy at will template for use by NABMA members. A Tenancy at Will enables occupation of a demised premise prior to a formal lease being ++
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Markets' Performance
DIAGNOSTIC HEALTH CHECK TOOL
Diagnostic tool for NABMA members to self-check their public offer, their operations, marketing, systems and procedures
PERFORMANCE TEMPLATE 1
There are 4 documents numbered 1 – 4 aimed at assessing the financial performance of a market. Research was undertaken by 6 pilot markets in 2015 & more markets will ++
PERFORMANCE TEMPLATE 2
There are 4 documents numbered 1 – 4 aimed at assessing the financial performance of a market. Research was undertaken by 6 pilot markets in 2015 & more markets will ++
PERFORMANCE TEMPLATE 3
There are 4 documents numbered 1 – 4 aimed at assessing the financial performance of a market. Research was undertaken by 6 pilot markets in 2015 & more markets will ++
PERFORMANCE TEMPLATE 4
There are 4 documents numbered 1 – 4 aimed at assessing the financial performance of a market. Research was undertaken by 6 pilot markets in 2015 & more markets will ++
MISSION 4 MARKETS 2015
The first comprehensive survey of the markets industry with case studies from 21 markets with examples of good practice.
MISSION 4 MARKETS 2018
Survey Results. The following documents are not all written by the markets industry but they all provide useful information for people within the market industry.
Markets' Research
BUILDING A VIBRANT NIGHT TIME ECONOMY
Published by the LGiU in July 2016 this reports looks at how to build a vibrant night time economy & includes case studies
BUILDING ON SUCCESS – LONDON’S TOWN CENTRES
Published in Sept 2015 this report looks at the challenges for London’s high streets and provides possible solutions.
CHRISTMAS MARKETS ROI TEAM REPORT
Published in October 2015 this research document shows the performance & economic impact of 5 UK Christmas Markets
Developing Markets as Community Hubs
This handbook provides a new and freely accessible resource for any market operator looking to pursue an inclusive, community-oriented and holistic approach to operating and developing traditional retail markets while ++
DIGITAL HIGH STREET 2020 REPORT
This document includes a section on how markets can revitalise high streets. Published Mar 2015
Greater Cambridge Markets Economic Social Impact Assessment
The aim of this Economic Social Impact Assessment is to better understand and quantify the economic and social contribution that the Traditional Retail Markets make.
Leeds University etc Community Markets Study 2023
A practical guide to setting up, running your market and accessing support
LGA ALTERNATIVE HIGH STREET
This document is a policy & research review of UK retail & wholesale markets in the 21st century. Published November 2009
LGA CHRISTMAS MARKETS REPORT
Festive cheer – The local impact of Christmas markets
MARKETS 21 REPORT
The first comprehensive research of the UK markets industry with 21 cases studies of market good practice and innovation.
TRADITIONAL MARKETS UNDER THREAT
This report is about how traditional retail markets are under threat and how customers and traders are organising to save, support and promote them. Published in 2015.