Pendle's Markets
How to Become a Market Trader
INDOOR STALLS
In the first instance please contact the Market Manager, Ian Varley on 01282 661894 or 661240 (Mobile 0775 3778598), to have a chat about availability in terms of stalls/units and lines/services. Alternatively you can pop into the manager's office at either market.
We will then request that you complete an application form and provide bank references. Although we do not run a strict monopoly in terms of lines within the markets for good estate management reasons we try and ensure that there is little duplication.
You do not necessarily have to have had experience or operate a business before but it obviously helps! Our Markets Manager can offer advice and assistance in the initial stages to new traders but also why not speak to our existing covered and open market traders who would be more than happy to assist and have a wealth of experience of this form of retailing.
- Licence fees - the licence fee charged depends upon the market, shape and size, position and demand for the stall or unit. We are unable to confirm the weekly fee without speaking to you first about your requirements.
- Other property outgoings - in the covered markets the only other outgoing payable is electricity which is metered on your stall. On the outdoor market the only other possible cost is the rental if you require one of the market's steel framed stalls.
- Essential requirements - you are required to hold third party liability insurance which can be purchased from a number of companies. You may also be required to hold employer's liability insurance if you employ staff and be liable for those members of staff in relation to health and safety and employment legislation.
- Availability - we currently have available internal units at Both Nelson and Colne, whereby we offer easy in/easy out terms and may offer incentives to help you start your business. Each business is different and has different needs, so please speak to the Market Manager for further details. We normally require a bank reference completing and may ask for a "rent bond" to be paid.
- In certain circumstances we will agree a list of items/services that can be sold/supplied from the market stall. This will be included within your licence agreement.
- What does the phrase "easy in/easy out terms" mean? - In our market it means that we have a simple agreement to sign, that we don't take weeks to agree terms and that we do not require lengthy and potentially costly notice periods. We will work with you to agree a licence quickly and on terms which are beneficial to both parties. The above is still subject to agreeing terms and conditions and you will still be subject to market rules.
- Licence payments - on the open market we collect the licence fee on the day after you have set up for trading. In the covered markets we prefer to collect rent by standing order or direct debit. Covered market rents are charged monthly in advance.
- Fitting out - in the covered market we usually allow traders one or two weeks to fit out the stall/unit for trading and do not normally charge rent. The period allowed will be agreed in advance between the parties. Any noisy or dusty work must be carried out when the market is closed to customers. The times for such work can be agreed with the market staff.
- Preparation Rooms - at both markets we have small preparation areas which are available for use by all traders. Market staff will clean them at end of the day but these areas must be kept clean by traders making use of them. No extra charge is made for use of these areas.
OUTDOOR STALLS
Traders making enquiries about outdoor market stalls at Street Market Nelson (Friday) and Colne Outdoor Market (Wednesdays and Saturdays) can also contact Ian Varley on the number above, Please note we can not always accomodate casual traders.
Application Forms
Terms and Conditions
