• Expression of Interest Form 2026

    Weekly Markets — Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council

  • Thank you for your interest in trading at Council-managed weekly markets. The Council currently operates the Shambles Variety Market in Armagh City and Lurgan Market at the Town Plaza. Weekly markets are to commence at Magowan West Car Park, Portadown. Submission of this form does not guarantee a pitch; expressions of interest will be considered subject to availability, suitability, product mix and receipt of all required documentation.

  • Trading Options

  • Please indicate your preferred trading arrangement in Section 4.

    Permanent trader: Pays in advance and trades weekly. Permanent traders may qualify for approved holiday or sickness credit and seasonal or special offers, subject to the applicable market terms.

    Casual trader: Books and pays on a weekly basis. A pitch is not guaranteed each week, and casual traders are not eligible for permanent-trader special offers.

  • Market Day and Time

  • Market and location Day Trading hours
    The Shambles Variety Market, Armagh City Tuesday 8:00 am–4:00 pm
    The Shambles Variety Market, Armagh City Friday 8:00 am–4:00 pm
    Lurgan Market, Town Plaza Thursday 8:00 am–4:00 pm
    Portadown Market, Magowan West Car Park Friday 7:00 am–3:00 pm
    Portadown Market, Magowan West Car Park Saturday 7:00 am–3:00 pm

  • Fees and Special Offer

  • Permanent seasonal trader offer: Pay for three months in advance online and receive one additional month free, subject to Council terms and confirmation of the applicable fee period.

    Stall fee: £312.00 for one selected trading day only

    Vehicle fee: £252.00 for one selected trading day only

    A special 2 day trading, will be agreed £500

    Important: The fee shown is for one selected market trading day within the applicable fee period. It does not permit trading on two or more days for the same price. A separate fee is payable for every additional trading day selected, even where the days are at the same market.

    Example: A trader selecting two trading days must pay twice the applicable fee: stall £624.00, or vehicle £504.00.

    Note: Fee periods, holiday or sickness credit conditions, notice requirements and eligibility for offers will be confirmed in the market terms and conditions.

  • Applicant and business details

  • Preferred contact method*

  • Market Preferences

  • Trading arrangement*
  • Preferred start date*
     - -
    2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit year
  • Frequency*
  • Select markets and days*

  • Proposed Goods or Services

  • Product/stall photographs attached

  • Pitch and Equipment Requirements

  • Trading unit*

  • Must meet Council health and safety requirements and standards

  • Insurance, Safety and Compliance

  • All traders must hold public liability insurance with minimum cover of £5 million and provide evidence before trading. Please tick the documents supplied or applicable to your business.

  • Please tick the documents supplied or applicable to your business.
  • Public liability insurance certificate expiry date*
     - -
    2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit year

  • Refuse and site cleanliness: Traders are solely responsible for removing and disposing of all refuse, waste, packaging and unsold goods generated by their trading activity. No waste may be left at the market or placed in public or Council bins unless expressly authorised. At the end of each trading day, the pitch and surrounding area must be left clean, tidy and free from litter. * hot oil/ damage to be met

  • Date inspected
     - -
    2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit year

  • Applicant Declaration

  • I confirm that the information provided is accurate and complete. I understand that submitting this Expression of Interest does not guarantee a pitch. If offered a pitch, I agree to comply with the Council’s market rules, payment arrangements, attendance requirements, health and safety obligations and any conditions of approval. I also confirm that I am responsible for removing and properly disposing of all refuse generated by my trading activity and for leaving my pitch and the surrounding area clean, tidy and free from litter at the end of each trading day.

  • Applicant Date (declaration)*
     - -
    2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit year

  • Data Protection

    The information supplied will be used to assess your Expression of Interest, administer Council markets and contact you about your application. Information will be handled in accordance with applicable data-protection legislation and the Council’s privacy arrangements.

  • Email the supporting documents to: markets@armaghbanbridgecraigavon.gov.uk

  • Should be Empty: