For Permanent traders, only those goods specified on the recurring Daily Licence may be sold, however Permanent Traders must complete a Licence Amendment Form and submit to Market Management for approval if they wish to change the type of goods sold. A fee may apply (see Appendix 7) to change the type of goods sold.
A balance of trade across the market will be determined by the Market Management based on Key Lines licenced for each stall and their location. Any Incidental Lines permitted will not be taken into account when allocating Stalls with such products as their Key Lines. Any lines listed but not stocked in sufficient quantity on a regular basis, as determined by the Market Management, may be withdrawn from a Traders licence or discounted when considering new traders applications.
For Casual Traders, only those goods agreed at the time of daily stall allocation may be sold. This may vary depending upon the position of the Stall available.
There are no maximum number Stalls permitted for any type of goods or service on any market and new Traders will be permitted to sell goods at the sole discretion of the Market Management but not immediately adjacent or opposite a Stall selling similar type of goods or services without the consent of both Traders.
The trader must endeavour to keep the Stall well stocked with goods available to purchase throughout the full trading day (see Appendix 6). Traders of poorly stocked stalls may have their Daily Licence reviewed and it may be revoked with immediate effect.
Security of goods and property on Stalls during the trading day is the responsibility of the Trader and/or their employees/assistants. Traders should consider the security of their goods and property when merchandising their Stalls. Chorley Council is not liable for any losses howsoever caused.
The Stall must be fitted with display equipment appropriate for the products being sold.
A-boards may be permitted but type, size and location must be agreed with Market Management. A-boards will not be permitted on or near Market Walk shopping centre.
Point of sale material should be tasteful and proportional to the products on display. Displays considered inappropriate in the opinion of Market Management shall be removed upon the request of Market Management. Failure to comply with the request will result in the revocation of the Daily Licence.
All signage (other than the signage referred to in regulation 84) visible from common areas must be approved for content and location prior to installation. Market Management reserve the right to remove unapproved signage.
Stalls must be vacated no later than 1 hour 30 minutes after the official closing time of the market, unless express permission has been granted by Market Management.
In the event that a Stall is not vacated in accordance with paragraph 45 and should Market Management feel that market security is at risk, the locks on a lock up unit may be changed and costs re-charged to the Trader and/or disciplinary action may be taken.
Any goods or property left after closing time remains the responsibility of the Trader and they should take appropriate measures to secure it. The Council is not liable for any losses howsoever caused.
All Traders must ensure that their goods and property are cleared off the floor to facilitate cleaning on any day the market is closed.
