Q) How can I get a regular pitch?
A) Market stall traders are either 'regular'
or 'casual'. It is unlikely that anyone who has not operated as a
casual trader would be able to secure a regular pitch on our
markets. Regular traders have an allocated stall on a market and
attend each week.
Casual traders are allocated the remaining stalls, once the
regulars have taken up their sites. It's a good idea anyway to
start as a casual and see how it goes.
I've been a casual for a while and it's going well! What's
involved in becoming "permanent"?
- you must apply to the Market Manager to go on the waiting list,
or to take on an existing empty unit
- permanent traders on the outside market are "registered". This
means your stall is allocated to you. If you are away the rent will
still be due (but see below).
- permanent traders pay 52 weeks' rent over 50 weeks- allowing
them to have two weeks' holiday without incurring arrears.
- if you are away and we find a casual to cover your stall, you
may receive a credit on your rent.
- if you take on a unit in the market halls, you will be required
to sign a licence. This sets out your rights and responsibilities,
including the notice period if you decide to leave. (a copy is
available from the market manager).
- market hall units will have energy supplies for which you will
be metered and billed separately.