New Traders

So, you want to look at the possibilities of becoming a market trader. If this is so you may probably fall into one of three categories:

(a) currently unemployed

(b) looking for a sideline to earn extra cash or

(c) a shop owner seeking another outlet to channel your goods, especially perishables.

Join our friendly market traders

Being a market trader means that your general overheads can be fairly low i.e. no rates, heating or wage bills to pay. So remember if somebody somewhere needs to be selling what everybody needs daily, weekly or monthly, why shouldn't it be you?

Give it a try, whether you are male or female, young or middle aged be your own boss and get the self satisfaction and rewards that come with it.

A New Trader information pack is available for downloading below.

Special offers are currently available to new traders who want to stand at Leicester's outdoor market. Phone any of the below numbers for details.

Leicester Retail Market

Allocation of stalls is by two systems: tender or casual.

Tender

• The process starts on the first Monday of the month.
• Details of available stalls are placed outside the Customer Care Centre in Market Place South.
• Tender forms are available to personal callers from: The Market Offices, 3rd Floor, Market Centre, The Jetty, Leicester.
• The deadline for the receipt of all tenders is 9am on the following Tuesday (9 days later).

Casual Trading

• Arrive at the Customer Care Centre (opposite the Nationwide Building Society in Market Place South) between 7.30am and 8.00am on the day or, telephone 0116 223 2372.
• Any person wishing to trade casually should provide two forms of identification, one with a photograph, and public and product liability insurance details.

Leicester Indoor Market:

• Lock up shop units on the indoor market are available on a lease basis.
• Apply to the Markets Office or telephone 0116 223 2375.

Beaumont Leys Market:

• Apply to the Market Office at Beaumont Leys or ring 0116 223 2378.

Casual traders at Beaumont Leys 

• Arrive at the market supervisor's office between 7.30am and 8.30am on the day you would like to trade with 2 forms of identification and public and product liability insurance details.

Permanent traders at Beaumont Leys

• A permanent stall at Beaumont Leys Market means that you do not have to queue or wait for a stall, your stall is guaranteed, the rent is cheaper, you qualify for on-site storage and your customers know where to find you.

REAP THE BENEFITS - BECOME PERMANENT

Applying for a permanent stall just got easier!

• You may now apply for a permanent stall at Beaumont Leys Market on any day of the trading week.

• To apply for a stall, you will be required to complete an application form. You may obtain an application form by:-

1. Personal collection at Beaumont Leys Market.

2. Telephoning 0116 223 2372/78.

3. Email your name and address to markets@leicester.gov.uk. stating that you require an application form for Beaumont Leys Market.

Public and Product Liability insurance

We are able to avail details for the providers of the above insurance product.

 For further information or for an informal discussion please phone the Market Office on: 0116 223 2372/3 or 0116 223 2376/7