- The pitch must only be used for the sole purpose as stated in the application form submitted. You must operate in a business like manner under the direction of the Council’s Market Officers.
- The occupation of any pitch for one or more markets in succession does not constitute a right for future use of that or any particular pitch.
- Non attendance on an allocated pitch for more than 3 consecutive weeks, other than for sickness or annual holidays, or by prior arrangement, shall constitute a voluntary termination by that trader of the allocation hereby granted.
- An aggregate of 10 or more absences from an allocated pitch in any twelve month period, unless negotiated, may result in the loss of the stand.
- Subletting or assignment of an allocated pitch is strictly prohibited and will result in the immediate re-allocation of the pitch in the approved manner.
- The pitch shall be occupied by not later than the appropriate allocation time on each market day.
- The Market Trader shall keep the market free of refuse, where reasonably practicable, failure to comply with this condition shall result in the pitch being re-allocated.
- The Market Trader shall not exhibit or place any goods, articles or other things in any part of any passageway or pavements.
- The Market Trader shall indemnify and keep indemnified the Council from and against all actions, costs, claims or demands in respect of any accident, damage or injury to any person or their property arising directly or indirectly from the Grantees use of the pitch and for this purpose to effect adequate insurance cover, proof of payment of premium to effect such cover to be made available on demand.
- The Market Trader shall not sell goods other than those listed on the application form issued applicable to the said market.
- In the event of the Council cancelling or altering the days for holding any market, the Market Trader shall have no claim whatsoever against the Council or any of it’s officers for any loss or damage occasioned thereby.
- The Market Trader shall not obstruct any of the immediate access points to the said Market Hall or permit any vehicle to remain in any public area for any period longer than might be required for loading or unloading goods or wares.
- Where goods to be sold include foodstuffs the Market Trader shall ascertain from the appropriate Council Officer, the requirements of any relative Act, and shall comply with all such regulations, including the provision and public display of the name and address of the Market Trader or the identification number as advised.
- The Market Trader shall not cause or permit any public or private nuisance upon the pitch or anything which shall cause annoyance, inconvenience or disturbance to the Council or their staff or to other traders attending the market.
- The Market Trader shall not make any alterations or additions to any stall or pitch without the previous consent of the Council acting through the Markets Manager or their representative.
- The Market Traders shall not shout or cry his wares on pitched not designated for the purpose.
- The Market Trader shall pay the charge for use of a pitch on demand, and any such other charges as may from time to time apply.
- The Market Trader will remove from the market any vehicle by not later than 9:00am on any market day, no vehicle shall be brought back on to the market before 4:00pm on any market day unless by agreement with management in cases of inclement weather.
- The Council may, not withstanding this agreement, reasonably direct that the Market Trader shall on any market day occupy any other pitch on the said market.
- The Market Trader shall comply with all relevant trading standards and consumer protection legislation.
- All regulations relating to the employment of children must be adhered to.
- The Market Trader shall comply with all other rules and regulations that may from time to time apply.
Important Note
Before trading commences on the day, an outdoor application form (external link) must have been completed and traders are required to produce to the Council's Markets Officer a certificate showing:
- Membership of the National Market Traders Federation or
- Valid insurance to cover public liability in the sum of not less than £2 million.
This document can be made available in a range of other languages and formats. For information contact Market Office on 01942 513163.