Contact information
- Lead Member:
- Lead Officer: David Preston
- Email: [email protected]
- Address: The Guildhall, Oswestry, Shropshire SY11 1PZ
- Telephone: 01691 680713
- Website: www.nabma.com
Membership
Primarily the various tiers of local government
Aims
NABMA’s objectives are:
- (a) To promote the professional standing and development of market officers.
- (b) To promote high standards in the management and operation of markets.
- (c) To disseminate information on all relevant issues relating to markets.
- (d) To facilitate effective working relationships with government and other bodies
- having an interest in markets.
- (e) To protect the interests of markets and, as appropriate, promote or oppose
- new legislation.
- (f) To undertake such other action as is ancillary and/or consistent with the objects set out above.
Priorities
NABMA supports your goals as we also champion and represent local authorities. NABMA also builds partnerships and support networks and through our research and campaigns we also look to inspire and promote innovation. Finally a strong and sustainable LGA has never been more needed with the pressures on the structure and finance of local governance.
Key activities / outcomes of work undertaken
- Exclusive website content with template documents, research and access to the NABMA library
- Virtual networking on Basecamp with over 300 markets professionals across the UK
- Social media benefits with dedicated channels promoting markets
- Access to market mentors to give help and support
- National representation to government and high street leaders
- Professional development opportunities and training
- Legal advice on market issues
- Specific support for London markets and street trading
- Online support sessions to help with market issues
- Conferences and events
- Awards for the markets industry
- Regular newsletters and updates
- Performance and survey information
- Access to specialist advice such as business rates and VAT
- Being part of our campaigns such as Love Your Local Market and Great British Market Awards
- Subsidised Professional Training for the Level 4 Markets Diploma (DMA)