Markets and street trading

Please note that the office will be closed to Casual Trader applications from Monday 11th - Friday 23rd November due to Permanent Traders licence renewals.

Trade at local markets

Our local markets are diverse and offer a variety of goods. We license traders in:

We are currently accepting applications for:

antiques - goods over fifty years old
new goods including clothing, accessories and goods not being sold by any other trader
second hand goods

We are currently accepting applications for:

Before you apply, make sure you visit our markets to fact find and research the area.

You will need to send us:

a full description of the goods you want to sell
images of your goods (as an attachment) - we do not need an image for every item
your web address if you have one
full contact information

We will respond within 5 working days by email.

If other traders are already selling similar goods we may decline your application.

If your goods are approved, we'll invite you to the office to register. You will need to bring:

the confirmation email we sent you - a printed copy or on your phone
proof of your address such as a recent utility bill or bank statement - we don't accept mobile phone bills or goods invoices
proof of your National Insurance number such as your NI card, a pay slip or P45
your passport, National ID card or driving licence photocard
NMTF card or public liability insurance certificate with a minimum cover of £5 million

You can buy public liability insurance from an insurance broker or from:

All street traders must comply with our market standard conditions.

The Council is not responsible for all markets in the borough. These include:

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