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Zapp Continues to Add “Zip” to Love Your Local Market in 2024!

NABMA Proudly Announces Zapp’s Renewed Sponsorship for the Love Your Local Market Campaign, Marking the Fourth Consecutive Year of Collaboration.

NABMA, the driving force behind the UK’s beloved Love Your Local Market Campaign, is excited to declare that Zapp will continue as the major sponsor for the fourth consecutive year.

Zapp, renowned for its market stalls and accessories crafted from over three decades of market expertise, has been a steadfast supporter, offering a comprehensive range of market essentials including umbrellas, folding tables, and support systems.

“The Love Your Local Market Campaign is set to soar to new heights with Zapp’s unwavering support,” remarked David Preston, Chief Executive of NABMA. “Their commitment enhances our efforts to entice fresh traders and reignite consumer interest in local markets.”

Scheduled from Friday 17th May to Saturday 1st June 2024, this year’s campaign bears the theme “Celebrating Local Markets”. With Zapp’s backing, NABMA anticipates another year of record-breaking engagement and nationwide participation.

“We take immense pride in extending our partnership with the Love Your Local Market Campaign,” stated Mark Parry, Head of Zapp. “As stalwarts in the market industry, we eagerly anticipate contributing to the campaign’s success, fostering innovation, and welcoming new traders.”

About Love Your Local Market 2024:

Join the celebration of this year’s LOVE YOUR LOCAL MARKET campaign, hosted by the National Association of British Market Authorities.

Running from Friday 17th May to Saturday 1st June 2024, #LYLM2024 invites markets nationwide to attract fresh traders and underscore the vital role of markets within local communities.

Now in its 13th year, the Love Your Local Market Campaign has garnered global recognition, celebrated in over 24 countries. Market events, promotions, and special offers abound during the campaign period, encouraging all to explore their local markets.

For more information about the Love Your Local Market Campaign, visit the official website: loveyourlocalmarket.nabma.com.

Discover Zapp’s exceptional products and commitment to market excellence by visiting their website: zappumbrellas.com.

Chester Market Logo and Atrium

Chester Market chosen to host international Love Your Local Market campaign

Following on from annual launches in recent years in London, Barcelona, Stuttgart and Paris, the Love Your Local Market 2024 campaign will return to the UK and will be launched on Saturday 4 May at the award-winning new Chester Market; which has now reached three million visits since opening in November 2022.

Now in its 13th year, Love Your Local Market is celebrated in more than 25 countries around the world with the aim of promoting local markets to the widest audience, putting them firmly as the heartbeat of local communities.

Councillor Nathan Pardoe, Cabinet Member for Inclusive Economy, Regeneration and Digital Transformation, said: “We are very honoured to be selected to host this year’s Love Your Local Market international campaign and showcase our incredible market. It is a fitting location as our market team spent a great deal of time looking at markets across the world for inspiration and to incorporate best practice prior to opening the new market.”

The international launch of Love Your Local Market is overseen by the World Union of Wholesale Markets (WUWM) Retail Group. The Chairman, Jean–Paul Auguste said “We are delighted to accept the invitation to launch the 2024 campaign in the New Chester Market. It is a wonderful city, and its market is a vital part of the local community making a huge economic contribution to the city, its tourism and regeneration. The message in 2024 is very simple. Let’s celebrate markets and the immense contribution they make to our towns and cities around the world.”

Love Your Local Market was founded in the UK by the National Association of British Market Authorities (NABMA) when the government set up a review into the future of UK high streets led by well-known broadcaster, Mary Portas.

The acknowledgment of the value of markets featured prominently and were recognised as being important for start-up businesses. The report also encouraged establishing a National Market celebration, and Love Your Local Market was born.

Last year some 450 UK markets joined the campaign with young trader events, start-up business opportunities and huge TV, local radio and social media interest. The annual event has been responsible for delivering many sustainable new businesses.

Councillor Chris Poulter, NABMA President confirmed. “We are proud that Chester has been selected as the venue to launch this most popular worldwide event, to showcase its award-winning market and bring together market leaders from around the world to celebrate and unite the markets industry, the New Chester Market stands out as a UK leader in terms of its management, achievement and innovation.”

For more information on the Love Your Local Market campaign see: https://loveyourlocalmarket.nabma.com/

APPMG Oct23

All Party Parliamentary Markets Group – Minutes 25 October 2023

Minutes of a meeting of the All-Party Parliamentary Markets Group held on Wednesday 25th October 2023 at 3pm in Room 0, Portcullis House Westminster.

PRESENT

Simon Baynes MP (Clwyd South) – Chairman, Pauline Latham MP (Mid Derbyshire), John Dyson – President NMTF, Mike Riley – President-Elect NMTF, Joe Harrison – Chief Executive NMTF, Brendan Dyson – Member Support and Business Development Manager, NMTF, Mick Barker – Past President NABMA, David Preston – Chief Executive NABMA, Graham Wilson – Legal and Policy Consultant, NABMA, Allan Hartwell – Managing Director Marketplace, Steve Mason – Leeds City Council, Plus Lewis Jones and Niall Hawkins (Officials)

APOLOGIES

Councillor Chris Poulter, President NABMA

WELCOME & INTRODUCTION 

A welcome was provided from the Chairman of the Group, Simon Baynes MP.

SCENE SETTING

NABMA commented upon a growing recognition that now is a critical time for markets, particularly in terms of ongoing local authority funding and issues and risk around the continuation of many discretionary services, such as markets. Also, importantly, the recognition of how in towns and cities many markets are filling gaps in locating and delivering local services.

The last meeting of the Group appreciated the growing community influence of markets and therefore Leeds City Council had been invited to explain how their Markets Team was supporting the local economy, and importantly the local community.

That discussion to lead into the update on MarketsFirst, the NABMA National Campaign, and its priorities. The Group also noted the recent government announcement of Town Partnerships with 55 towns to benefit from £1.1 billion of funding and the resulting need to ensure that markets are part of local discussions. 

MINUTES

Minutes of the meeting held on the 18th of July 2023 were confirmed and signed.

COMMUNITY AND CAMPAIGN 

Leeds Kirkgate Market team, as a leading operator and Market Award Winner, provided a presentation on the changing role and growing influence of markets within their community. This presented a powerful story of its markets, their interaction and value to the community and their fit into the National MarketsFirst Campaign. This demonstrated business startup opportunities, economic and community benefits and the need for professional markets and market management.  The presentation highlighted why it is so important to recognise the new agenda for markets and for them to be part of local redevelopment and regeneration strategies, recognising the significant contribution that they can make.

The resulting discussion acknowledged that many of the 55 towns as selected by government have a market focus and NABMA is setting up a group to support the large block that are actual NABMA members.

The discussion covered a wide-ranging number of issues including Martyn’s Law, business rates, discussions with Levelling Up Ministers, education, performance, and the recent publication to support elected members in understanding markets. Great emphasis was placed on the value of the two national market initiatives in terms of Love Your Local Market and the NMTF National Young Traders Markets that have made such a significant impact in 2023. NMTF provided detailed information on the success of the Young Trader campaign throughout 2023.

As a summary to a very positive discussion, it was RESOLVED:

  • To record an endorsement from the APPMG acknowledging the increasing role that markets can play in supporting communities.
  • To record a viewpoint from the APPMG that Martyn’s Law needs further clarification in respect of markets, and in particular the large Christmas and Specialty Outdoor Markets
  • The APPMG provide support for the MarketsFirst campaign to Treasury and Department of Levelling up Housing and Communities. Also support for a specific power for local authorities to give business rates relief to their own premises that can benefit markets.

APPMG WORK PROGRAMME

Consideration of the work programme for the Group for 2024. It was recognised that this needs to be flexible with MarketsFirst as the priority. Mindful of this, speakers be sought around the Campaign priorities including DWP thereby putting a focus on attracting and retaining traders. In addition, to look at how the 55 towns selected by the government can influence the market agenda. Regular updates on topical issues to also be brought to the Group such as Martyn’s law and business rates.

DATE OF NEXT MEETING

Dates for 2024 meetings to be arranged with the Chairman alongside speakers and agenda.