The winners of this year's Great British Market Awards have been revealed at a ceremony in Birmingham today. NABMA, announced the winners at its One-Day Conference including the coveted "Britain's Favourite Market Award".

NABMA was delighted to support Simon Baynes MP, our past Chairman of the All Party Parliamentary Markets Committee, who, today, submitted a 10 Minute Rule Bill in the Chamber at the House of Commons.

The National Association of British Markets (NABMA) has published the findings of its latest, comprehensive National Survey of UK markets. It has revealed that the industry faces major challenges in […]More

Two key members of the National Markets Group for IP Protection – Gavin Terry and Patrician Lennon – have won recognition at Chartered Trading Standards Institute’s (CTSI) annual Hero Awards […]More

North East England will pilot a new £2.25 million scheme to restructure tourism boards.  DCMS have announced  that Newcastle Gateshead Initiative in the North East has been selected to lead […]More

Training and Development of your market team is essential to your success and this is why NABMA offer bespoke training and qualifications.

You can follow the campaign on social media with the hashtag #MyFavouriteMarket and #GBMA2023

Geraldine has been part of the NABMA family for nearly two decades and has been an influential voice in making NABMA the organisation it is today.

This is the highest award that NABMA makes each year and is in the gift of the Presidency. We are grateful to Manchester City Council for their ongoing support and […]More

NABMA said a formal goodbye to one of its most loyal supporters and consultants at its recent Conference and AGM.

At the NABMA Gala Awards Dinner held in Harrogate on 27 & 28 October 2022, the winners of NABMA Awards for 2022 were revealed.

At the NABMA Gala Awards Dinner held in Harrogate on 27 & 28 October 2022, the winners of NABMA Awards for 2022 were revealed.

NABMA is pleased to announce that its nomination of Graham Wilson OBE to serve on the reformed London Markets Board has been successful. The appointment of our former Chief Executive, […]More

Following requests from NABMA we have now received the latest information from government about investment in markets from government programmes. The attachment details funding from the Town Deals Fund; the […]More

The new Chester Market will open its doors to the public on Saturday 5 November at 9am. Free tickets will be available for the opening weekend to provide an exclusive […]More

Please find attached the NABMA Annual Report that picks out the headlines and details of another very busy but successful year for your national organisation. The Report will be presented […]More

NABMA is pleased to launch its industry awards for 2022.

With less than five months until the new market is expected to open, Cheshire West and Chester Council can announce the second tranche of traders taking stalls. Eleven further stalls […]More

As a follow up to Love Your Local Market, Simon raised a question in the House of Commons to Paul Scully MP, the Parliamentary Under – Secretary (BEIS) and Minister of State for London.

NABMA is delighted to announce that Market Place will be the principal NABMA sponsor, for 2022/23.  Market Place, is well known in the market industry as an innovative and exciting […]More

What a three weeks we have had as markets across the UK have supported Love Your Local Market and The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.

What a fantastic two weeks we have enjoyed as Love Your Local Market has been celebrated across the UK.

Simon Baynes MP, joined the Chief Executive of NABMA (the National Association of British Market Authorities), David Preston, on a visit to the market at Tŷ Pawb in Wrexham to highlight their annual ‘Love Your Local Market’ campaign.

Since 2011, NABMA have carried out surveys of the country’s retail markets to record year-on-year changes – the Retail Markets Survey (RMS). This year, the RMS has been reviewed and […]More

What a fantastic first week we were experiencing for Love Your Local Market.

Endorsement and recognition of the value of local markets from the heart of Westminster and the Prime Minister himself.

London’s iconic Borough Market will be creating a bustling street party feel under its Victorian arches to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee

NABMA has produced a checklist to ensure that your markets can best use this national and local PR opportunity.

Our new look Love Your Local Market Social Media Tiles are now available to access.

the organisers of the campaign, are thrilled to welcome Zapp as this year’s major sponsor.

An extended Love Your Local Market returns this May as markets join in the celebration of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.

NABMA is delighted to announce and welcome our new sponsor, Vitabri, for 2022/23. Vitabri is renowned for its high quality products, designed and produced in France.

It has been heartening to see the response from around the world to the crisis in Ukraine and the response from markets across Europe.

Market traders have been able to get a glimpse of their future with a visit to the new market hall as further traders are announced by the council.

NABMA is pleased to see its publication continuing to be viewed from far and wide

Member of Parliament for Clwyd South, Simon Baynes MP, recently presented awards to the winners of the Great British Market Awards 2022 which were announced at a prestigious event in Birmingham on Thursday 3 February 2022.

NABMA has decided to extend Love Your Local Market Campaign for 2022 to link with the Queen's Platinum Jubilee.

Several of our London members have made us aware of a consultation on the continuance of Pavement Licence which raises a number of concerns for them.

The winners of the Great British Market Awards were announced at a prestigious event in Birmingham earlier today (Thursday 3 February 2022).

NABMA is delighted to welcome Edge IT Systems as our latest sponsor.

NABMA is excited to announce, and welcomes, our new sponsor, The Safer Food Group for 2022/23.

After over 30,000 votes from the public, the anticipation is rising, as the title of Britain’s Favourite Market 2022 is set to be revealed on 3rd February 2022.

NABMA is delighted that our Basecamp app has now signed up 300 members. This service is dedicated solely to NABMA members. Are you part of the discussion yet?

The recent Love Your Local Market Campaign (run by NABMA) which took place in the final two weeks of October 2021, has given markets across the country a vital boost.

As we approach the end of a highly successful Love Your Local Market Campaign, the love continues with the launch of the Great British Market Awards 2022.

Voting is now open for Britain's Favourite Market!

People are showing their love for markets in record numbers during this year's Love Your Local Market Campaign.

What a busy NABMA Saturday as Love Your Local Market 2021 gets underway for the next two weeks.

Key to the event, were the presentation of Market Awards to the following people. NABMA would like to congratulate all the award winners for their contribution to markets.

The digital assets for #LYLM2021 are now available to download.

The Love Your Local Market campaign, which returns to the UK this October has received a major boost as this year’s sponsor is announced.

Britain’s biggest celebration of markets is back this Autumn and is highlighting the importance of markets at the heart of local communities and economies.

Bradford Council’s Executive has approved proposals to relocate and expand St James’s Wholesale Market into a modern ‘regional food hub’ following an announcement by Bradford Council’s Leader that the existing market site could be the location for a new city centre Northern Powerhouse Rail station.

As non-essential retail plans to return on 12 April, the latest NABMA survey suggests that the industry is heading towards some £200 million of lost income for market operators.

eat:Festivals are celebrating after being awarded the top spot at the Bristol, Bath and Somerset Tourism Awards on Thursday (18 March 2021).

NABMA has produced a further survey as the markets industry looks towards the path out of lockdown 3 and the reopening of markets next month.

The announcement of the winners of NABMA's Market Heroes Awards.

Following announcements by the Prime Minister last night, and revised guidance released this morning, the below are latest restriction and business updates for England and Wales.

Leading Mystery Shopping organisation, Storecheckers, has been tracking the wearing of masks in Britain’s High Streets.

Following NABMA’s announcement about the concession we have secured for mobile phone repair shops to open further enquiries have been received about other repair services such as shoes and key cutting.

We have been advised by the Cabinet Office that, under the November restrictions, repair service businesses, such as mobile phone repair shops, are not required to close.

Following further discussions with government officials, NABMA and the NMTF have agreed a revised statement on how we believe these regulations apply to markets in England.

As a reminder, the Regulations allow for all markets stalls (whether indoor or outdoor) to be open, whether they are selling essential goods only or a mixed offering. Further information on what constitutes a mixed offering is within this guidance.

Following the information provided yesterday on our meeting with government officials the Regulations have now been published.

Representatives of our respective organisations, NABMA and NMTF met with government officials

A message from our sponsors, Marketti

NABMA have been provided with updated research from our High Street partner, Storecheckers.

Email that NABMA has sent to the recently appointed High Street Minister, Kelly Tolhurst MP

NABMA has undertaken another COVID-19 survey following a request from government to update them on the state of the markets’ industry.

Businesses are now required by law to display the official NHS QR code posters from today

Having studied and taken advice on the latest updates from Government regarding changes to Food & Beverage service

Following a request for clarification, NABMA has now received the following response.

John Chapman has been elected as the new Chairman of the City of London Corporation’s Markets Committee.

Pease, Chitty and Cousins: Law of Markets and Fairs - 7th Edition available to pre-order.

Please find below the presentations from the SLCC / NABMA Webinar on Wednesday 9th September 2020

Today NABMA launches a new awards programme to recognise our market heroes. We are grateful to Blachere Illumination who have kindly agreed to sponsor the awards.

We are delighted at the number of early bookings for our virtual conference on the morning of Tuesday 22 September. Our grateful thanks go to our conference sponsor Groupe Geraud.

NABMA has worked closely with Storecheckers over the last few years. They have shared for information their recent survey on businesses and COVID safety measures. 

NABMA and SLCC offer an opportunity for a virtual discussion about retail markets and their importance to the future renaissance of the high street

The Marketti team will be visiting markets throughout August to make setting traders up with a FREE contactless device hassle free.

NABMA has been made aware that on 27 July 2020, HMRC updated the guidance in its VAT Government and Public Bodies manual on the VAT treatment of local authority lettings of market stalls and pitches.

As markets and the high street slowly return then NABMA has invited its members to provide updates on market performance during the first month of restart.

A key part of the NABMA Support Plan for Markets was securing compensation for lost rents and fees during the pandemic. This has been a consistent element of our lobbying of government. 

A chance to discuss with a NABMA Panel your questions as markets continue their start back.

You can use the Eat Out to Help Out Scheme to offer a discount to diners and encourage them to eat at your restaurant.

With many markets affected by lockdown restrictions across the UK, we would appreciate a couple of minutes of your time to help us with our ongoing discussions with government.

Markets will be at the heart of recovery according to the national body that represents the sector across the UK.

This is particularly important for one off events and specialist Markets.

Many thanks to all those that took part in the informal catch up and sharing their experiences to date.

NABMA would like to capture the experiences by inviting feedback from our members.

The Board of Directors met yesterday and considered an agenda with many decisions needed to be taken in unprecedented circumstances.

As part of the guidance, we have provided a notice that businesses should visibly display in their shop window or outside their door

New home for Billingsgate, New Spitalfields and Smithfield markets?

The new #MyMarket campaign will be officially launched by NABMA, with support from the NMTF on Monday 22nd June 2020.

Over the last 48 hours we have held NABMA Zoom meetings to capture feedback and the top tips from the outdoor markets operators that have met the 1 June start back.

Many of our members will have licensing arrangements in respect of car boot sales and other market events.

Markets have always been places where cash payments have been an important feature of the  business activity.

The FSA has developed a complementary check list to help food businesses re-open and operate safely, when allowed.

The retail market industry’s two leading organisations have welcomed the news that outdoor markets can fully reopen from 1st June, and indoor markets from 15th June in England.

The UK Government, in consultation with industry, has produced guidance for businesses in England, to help ensure workplaces are as safe as possible.

The last 3 months have seen NABMA on a daily basis seek to support our membership

Over the last three months NABMA has been in close contact with government discussing its Support Plan for Markets

Following our announcement yesterday about the phased reopening of retail in England, the Government have updated their guidance for shops & branches, which is the section that also covers markets.

The Prime Minister has announced that outdoor markets can reopen and sell any item, including non essential from 1 June

Boris Johnson 'set to ease outdoor activity restrictions on markets, garden parties and National Trust sites in days'

The government has today launched the Reopening High Streets Safely Fund.

We are pleased to issue our updated NABMA Social Distancing Guide.

The NABMA survey has revealed that over ninety percent of market operators have been helping traders by not charging rent and/or charges or deferring such payments for a given period.

NABMA has requested that, as an urgent measure, the guidance for markets be revisited

NABMA has been working with various elected members of parliament and officials throughout the lockdown period

We know that many Markets have been doing a fantastic job since the outbreak of COVID-19 providing food supplies to their local communities.

NABMA is pleased to receive the Guidance regarding the Discretionary Grant Funding

The Food Standards Agency has now collated guidance for food businesses operating during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

NABMA has secured confirmation from the government that Indoor Markets can now open with an extended range of goods businesses / stalls that are in the exempt section of the latest advice.

Nabma’s Professional Development Consultant Stephen Pickering is inviting people from the market industry to take part in a new fun initiative to help lift spirits during this difficult time.

“I completely agree with you about the important role that markets have played in the life of town centres"

The government, in consultation with industry, has produced guidance to help ensure workplaces are as safe as possible.

National survey of markets that offered the information to evidence the five points of the NABMA Support Plan

The UK Government’s COVID-19 recovery strategy is now available online.

Following the Prime Minister's broadcast NABMA's view is that nothing has changed regarding the operation of Markets.