Celebrating Markets is esp important for town centres as consumerism moves away from the high street. There is evidence of a shift in consumer values, towards experiences that bring happiness & well being. A bustling market is a great asset, makes you feel alive.

MARKETS SUPPORT VULNERABLE GROUPS 👵👪 Traditional retail markets provide access to affordable goods for low-income families, elderley people, and economic migrants. Source: @markets4people 2020 👉 trmcommunityvalue.leeds.ac.uk #M4Markets #marketsmatter Pic: Stockton, County Durham

MARKETS ARE SIGNIFICANT EMPLOYERS 👨👩 There are 1,173 markets in the UK, which includes traditional and specialist markets. 32,400 businesses trade on these markets. Source: NMTF 2018 👉 mission4markets.uk/about/industry… #M4Markets #marketsmatter Pic: Bedford, Bedfordshire

MARKETS ACTIVATE EMPTY PUBLIC SPACE 🎪🛍️🗣️ Markets facilitate community cohesion and social inclusion – everyone is welcome to browse, shop, and meet up! Source: The Open University Joseph Rowntree Foundation 2006 👉 jrf.org.uk/sites/default/… #M4Markets #marketsmatter Pic: Brick Lane, Tower Hamlets

MARKETS PROMOTE SUSTAINABILITY 🥬🍅🚶‍♂️ Independent traders sell locally-sourced goods. Shoppers tend to walk or use public transport. Markets are affordable and flexible places to trade. Source: NEF 2005 👉 neweconomics.org/2005/11/tradin… #M4Markets #marketsmatter Pic: Thame, Oxfordshire

So, if you represent a local authority that runs a market and you are considering closing it - STOP AND THINK! Markets matter to local communities in so many ways. Reach out to @Nabma_Markets and NMTF for support. 👉 mission4markets.uk #M4Markets #marketsmatter

Markets matter to communities and well run markets are key contributors to town centre vitality and viability.

The Council is developing its vision for a more vibrant markets area including a brand new library, as part of a £20 million bid to the Future High Streets Fund: buff.ly/2T1FyBE @LoveUrLocalMkt NMTF @Nabma_Markets #markets #library

The NMTF supports traders in #Canterbury fighting for the market! ⚔️ This market serves a diverse community - vulnerable groups as well as affluent tourists. Closing a market to beautify the streetscene is an absolute disgrace Canterbury City Council! 😔 #marketsmatter 👉 @markets4people

Great opportunity. Join Rawtenstall market - est 1906. Mission for Markets @LoveUrLocalMkt NMTF @Nabma_Markets

Getting ready for the 'Regeneration without gentrification' Leeds University Business School event. Hopefully there may be some key learnings we can include in our plans for the new Darley Street Market.

Cllr Pat Hackett and Cllr Tony Jones have today revealed plans to build a new Birkenhead Market - with the preferred choice being to build on the existing site. To find out more, visit wirralview.com/news/new-marke…

We ❤ our customers and Rawtenstall. Please keep safe.

If you’re a young entrepreneur, or know someone who is, please shout about our NatWest Business Enterprise Relief Fund that can provide vital support during this challenging time with grants > bit.ly/3dFHUyh

Pressing the case this morning for our @Nabma_Markets Support Plan with the Sector Leaders Group of the @HighStreetsTF. Excellent discussion and support from NMTF Joe Harrison

Good morning and happy first of the month! Just a reminder that Rotherham Markets is open today (Friday) and tomorrow from 8.30am to 2pm for all your essential food items along with a number of town centre shops 🍊🍌🍏🍓🥒🌽🥕🍗 #shoplocal NMTF #markets #Rotherham

Who are your Market Heroes? It's time to nominate your market heroes & tell us briefly (up to 500 words) how your nomination has made an important contribution. Read more here nabma.com/nominate-your-… #MyMarket #MarketHeroes

✨Event✨ Find out more about opportunities to trade in markets. Tomorrow, Thurs 8th Oct with SaveTheHighStreet.org #webinar There's some serious experience on the panel with speakers Walthamstow Sunday Social The Teenage Market NMTF Perky Blenders Coffee Roasters 👏🏽👏🏽Book at bit.ly/33xZscE

Two of our West Suffolk Council Bury St Edmunds market fruit & veg stalls take NHS Healthy Start Scheme vouchers. If you are in receipt of these take them to either James Pollard or New-Bury Fruit Co. More value, more choice #supportlocal New-Bury Fruit Co. Our Bury St Edmunds NMTF