Entrepreneurs invited to join newly revamped market
Local entrepreneurs are being invited to trade at our newly revamped outdoor market as part of an exciting new campaign.
The regeneration of Chesterfield’s historic market is close to completion, and there has never been a better time to join the vibrant community of traders.
With an introductory rate of just £10 for new traders, fantastic facilities and no long-term contract, the market provides a flexible way for local businesses to start and grow.
The campaign spotlights these benefits across the region, demonstrating how Chesterfield Markets offers a low-risk opportunity for budding entrepreneurs to start a business, grow an existing venture, or connect with new customers.
Councillor Kate Sarvent, Chesterfield Borough Council’s cabinet member for town centres and visitor economy, said:
“We already have a fantastic range of well-established traders at Chesterfield Markets, but with work on our regeneration project completing, we want to start the next chapter with more traders offering a wider variety of products.
Our market stalls are some of the most competitively priced in the region, and traders can benefit from new stalls with better facilities. You’ll also have access to support from our experienced markets team and through our trader network.
“We’ve seen some great independent businesses start on Chesterfield Markets before growing and moving into permanent premises around the town centre – now is a fantastic time to try out your retail idea and our market is here to provide the perfect space to do it.”
Encouraging more traders to operate in our town centre will also have a wider positive impact on the local economy and community. A busier, more diverse market attracts greater foot traffic, benefiting not only stallholders but also surrounding shops, cafés, and businesses.
Encouraging more traders to join the market will also support the continued growth of the town centre.
A wider range of stalls will help attract more visitors, and create greater opportunities not only for market traders but also for nearby shops, cafés and other independent businesses.
With a fresh new layout on the main square, this improves visibility for traders based in the centre of the market and helps guide shoppers to all the stalls.
The introductory rate applies to the first four visits to the general market (Monday, Friday, and Saturday). After these visits, stalls on Monday and Friday are £12.60, and Saturday stalls are £19.70.
On Mondays and Fridays, stalls in Zone A will cost £17.20 and £27.80 on Thursdays and Saturdays. Stalls in Zone B will cost £22.20 on Thursdays and Saturdays and £14.40 on Mondays and Fridays.
To find out more about trading on Chesterfield Markets, visit: www.chesterfield.gov.uk/market-trading
To learn more about revitalising the heart of Chesterfield, visit: www.chesterfield.co.uk/developments/revitalising-heart-of-chesterfield/
