Trading at the Manchester Sunday Market & Car Boot

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1 Trading at the Manchester Sunday Market & Car Boot The Sunday Market & Car Boot is split into two sections: a real car boot market for householders wishing to sell their unwanted household items, and a general market for anyone wishing to sell new or used goods. If you want to trade on the market, there is no need to book in advance (unless selling fresh food, such as caterers, ice-cream, meat and fish etc, which are restricted). You can simply drive to the market with your goods and trading equipment, where we allocate vacant trading spaces from 06:00 hours on a first-come-first-served basis. You will be required to pay for every trading space you use, even where you don t use the whole space. If you want to reserve a trading space on a regular basis you must complete a licence and obtain an early entry permit (there are a limited number of spaces for the sale of fresh food). Manchester Markets celebrate the diverse communities who reside, work and visit Manchester and positively welcomes trading applications from all sectors of the community. To apply for an early entry permit and licence agreement you will need to: Read the following application guidance notes, and Manchester Markets service Standards (available at Contact the market management team first if you wish to sell fresh food, to check for availability Complete the application form online at: or fill in the attached form, and along with all the relevant supporting documents, to: manchestermarkets@manchester.gov.uk or deliver to: Manchester Markets, New Smithfield Market, Whitworth Street East, Openshaw, Manchester M11 2WJ. For the application to be valid, you will need to: Fill in all mandatory sections Provide proof of your legal right to work in the UK, two proofs of your home address, and proof of your public liability insurance, providing a minimum 5million cover for trading on British Markets Provide a recent personal passport sized colour photo Where applicable, provide proof of your registration as a dealer in second-hand goods or as a food business establishment. For details of occupancy charges please refer to the Manchester Markets Information Sheet and Charge Guidance.

2 Guidance Notes for reserving a trading space at the Sunday Market If you want to sell your goods and services at the Manchester Sunday Market & Car Boot, there is no need to book in advance. Anyone can drive to the market on Sunday with his or her goods and trading equipment (stall, table, rails, etc), and then vacant trading spaces are allocated from 06:00 hours on a first-come-first-served basis. The market is open for trading from 07:00 hours to 14:00 hours. The size of each trading space is roughly 6m deep by 3m selling frontage (20ft x 10ft), and you will be charged for every trading space you use (including where you only use part of a space). The market is split into two sections: a real car boot market for householders wishing to sell their unwanted household items, and a general market for anyone wishing to sell new or used goods. There are a restricted number of spaces specifically for the sale of food, which are generally allocated on a regular basis. Where a trader wants to use the same trading space every week and avoid the daily casual allocation they need to complete a licence and obtain an early entry permit. What is a licence? A licence is an agreement made between the owner (Council) and the licensee (trader) granting permission to use the specified trading spaces at the market, for the sale of the specified goods, upon payment of the space charge and reservation charge. The licence can be cancelled upon seven days notice from the licensee or the owner. There are no rights of assignment with licences, so they are personal to the named person and cannot be transferred to anyone else. What is an early entry permit? An early entry permit card is issued to all traders who have successfully applied for regular trading, and have completed a licence agreement for the Sunday Market & Car Boot. The card identifies the allocated spaces, and the details of the trader permitted to use the spaces. Early entry permits must be provided as proof of allocation on each attendance at the market, and allow you to access the market to set up your allocated trading space(s) during the early entry period, prior to the daily casual allocation. Where you do not attend the market during this time, your allocated trading space(s) may be used for casual trading. The card is personal to you and cannot be used by anyone else. Early entry permit cards are valid for up to 6 months, and are issued upon payment of the 6-monthly reservation fee instalment, in accordance with the licence agreement. Who can apply? Any individual or business legally eligible to work in the UK and wanting to trade at the Manchester Sunday Market & Car Boot to sell their goods and services may apply for a licence and early entry permit. Applications will not be accepted from anyone who has outstanding charges with or are currently excluded from trading at Manchester Markets. There are a restricted number of trading spaces specifically for the sale of fresh food, and we will advertise any vacancies at the market for two-weeks. These advertisements will provide details of the vacant space(s), any restrictions to the trade type, and a deadline for submitting applications. APPLICATION FORM for trading at the Manchester Sunday Market & Car Boot Page 2

3 The application process To apply for a licence and early entry permit at the Sunday Market you need to complete and submit an application form, available online at Applications can be completed online at or submitted, by to manchestermarkets@manchester.gov.uk or delivered to the Manchester Markets head office. Applicants must help Manchester Markets attain its vision, which is to provide markets that are thriving, vital, self-sustaining and that reflect and enhance Manchester s rich and diverse culture and the City s status as a European Regional Capital. You must also submit the following supporting documents with your application: Proof of your legal right to work in the UK Two proofs of your home address Proof of your public liability insurance, providing a minimum 5million cover A personal colour passport-sized photograph Proof of registration for a food business establishment (where applicable) Proof of registration as a dealer in second-hand goods (where applicable). All supporting documents must be originals. If you are sending documents by post we recommend that you use a high-value postal service, e.g. Recorded Signed For or Special Delivery. You can also show these documents in person, at the Manchester Markets Head Office or at any of the market offices. If you choose to apply online you will be required to provide a scanned copy of your documents; however, the original must be shown before the completion of your agreement. What is the Manchester Markets Service Standards? The Manchester Markets Service Standards contain the terms, conditions and standards of trading. Copies are available online at Proof of legal right to work in the UK All applicants must provide any one document from the list below to demonstrate you have the legal right to work in the UK as a trader. Documents B1-B8 have time restrictions, so if you provide one of these we will carry out a follow-up check every 12 months, unless you can later produce a document from A1-A10. Documents marked with an asterix(*), which also require proof of your National Insurance. Contact the UK Border Agency for further information at their website: or on telephone A1 A2 A3 A4 A5 A passport showing you are a British citizen or citizen of the UK and Colonies with the right of abode in the UK. A passport or national identify card showing you are a national of a European Economic Area country or Switzerland. A residence permit, registration certificate or document certifying or indicating permanent residence issued by the Home Office, the Border and Immigration Agency, or the UK Border Agency to a national of a European Economic Area country or Switzerland. A permanent residence card or document issued by the home Office, the Border and Immigration Agency, or the UK Border Agency to the family member of a national of a European Economic Area country or Switzerland. A passport or other travel document endorsed to show you are exempt from immigration control, allowed to stay indefinitely in the UK, have the right of abode in the United Kingdom, or have no time limit on your stay. APPLICATION FORM for trading at the Manchester Sunday Market & Car Boot Page 3

4 A6* An Immigration Status Document issued by the Home Office, the Border and Immigration Agency, or the UK Border Agency with an endorsement indicating that you are allowed to stay indefinitely in the UK or have no time limit on your stay. A7* A full birth certificate or adoption certificate issued in the UK which includes the name(s) of at least one of your parents / adoptive parents. A8 * A birth certificate or adoption certificate issued in the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man or Ireland. A9* A certificate of registration or naturalisation as a British citizen. A10* A letter issued by the Home Office, the Border and Immigration Agency, or the UK Border Agency which indicates that you are allowed to stay indefinitely in the UK. B1 A passport / travel document endorsed to show you are allowed to stay in the UK and be a trader B2 A Biometric Residence Permit issued by the UK Border Agency which indicates that you can stay in the UK and are allowed to work as a trader. B3 A residence card or document issued by the Home Office, the Border and Immigration Agency, or the UK Border Agency to a family member of a national of a European Economic Area country or Switzerland. B4 A work permit or other approval to take employment issued by the Home Office, the Border and Immigration Agency, or the UK Border Agency, in combination with a passport or another travel document endorsed to show you are allowed to stay in the UK and work as a trader or a letter issued by the Home Office, the Border and Immigration Agency, or the UK Border Agency confirming the same. B5 Certificate of Application issued by the home Office, the Border and Immigration Agency, or the UK Border Agency to or for a family member of a national of a European Economic Area country or Switzerland stating you are permitted to take employment which is less than 6 months old, in combination with evidence of verification by the UK Border Agency Employer Checking Service B6 An Application Registration Card (ARC) issued by the Home Office, the Border and Immigration Agency or the UK Border Agency stating that you are ALLOWED TO WORK or EMPLOYMENT PERMITTED, in combination with evidence of verification by the UK Border Agency Employer Checking Service. B7* An Immigration Status Document issued by the Home Office, the Border and Immigration Agency or the UK Border Agency to the holder with an endorsement indicating that you can stay in the UK and are allowed to work as a trader. B8* A letter issued by the Home Office, the Border and Immigration Agency, or the UK Border Agency to the holder or the employer or prospective employer, which indicates that you can stay in the UK and are allowed to work as a trader. Proof of home address To verify your current address applicants must provide two proofs of home address. All documents must be recent and show your full name and address. These can be any of the following documents: A statement of account from your bank, building society or other financial organisation, a bill from your utility provider or an addressed payslip, P45 or P60 document dated less than 3 months old. A valid TV licence, insurance policy certificate or government agency document dated less than 12 months old. Your current driving licence. Proof of public liability insurance Public liability insurance provides you with protection from loss or damage resulting from a claim for damages by a member of the public or other third party arising from any accident or injuries sustained whilst you are trading at the market. APPLICATION FORM for trading at the Manchester Sunday Market & Car Boot Page 4

5 Manchester Markets require all traders to have, and maintain throughout their agreement, public liability insurance providing cover for a minimum 5 million for trading on British markets. You must provide a current insurance policy certificate or National Market Traders Federation membership card in your name. You should be able to obtain cover from any reputable public liability insurance provider, or the National Market Traders Federation (NMTF). Proof of registration for a food business establishment. Under UK law, if you are operating or intending to operate a food business, you need to register this (including market stalls, delivery vehicles and other movable structures). Registration allows local authorities to keep an up-to-date list of all premises in their area so they can visit them when they need to. If you are regularly run a food business in Manchester for 5 or more days in any consecutive 5 weeks, you must notify Manchester City Council's Licensing about any premises you use for: a) storing; b) selling; c) distributing; d) preparing food Anyone starting a new food business must register at least 28 days before trading commences. For further information and to register please visit the website at: Proof of registration as a dealer in second-hand goods? If you are trading in second-hand goods, you must register with the local authority. Therefore, where you are selling second-hand goods in Manchester you must provide evidence that you have registered with Manchester City Council s Premises Licensing. Registration will last for a period of three years from the day the entry is made in the register. For registration to continue, a person must apply to renew their registration before the end of this 3 year period. For further information and to register please visit the website at: National Insurance Most people who work in the UK have to pay National Insurance contributions (NICs), which are collected by HM revenue & Customs (HMRC). There are different types of National Insurance contributions, depending upon whether you are employed or self-employed. There are special National Insurance rules for people who travel outside the UK and for people who come to the UK from abroad. When you come to work in the UK you have to register for a National Insurance number and immediately start paying National Insurance contributions in the UK on the same basis as other people who normally live and work here. Further information is available from HM Revenue & Customs at Assessment of applications Valid applications will be assessed and we will generally notify you of the outcome within 14 days of receipt (but this may take up to 28 days). Applications are not valid if they have not been completed correctly, or where all the appropriate supporting information has not been provided, or where you have outstanding arrears with or are currently excluded from trading at Manchester Markets. APPLICATION FORM for trading at the Manchester Sunday Market & Car Boot Page 5

6 The criteria used to assess all applications and allocate spaces are: the number and location of the vacancy(s) the type of goods and services the applicant wants to sell the number of trading spaces required by the applicant the balance of trades at the market (so as maintain a balance of supply and demand). The permit and licensing process Successful applicants will be made an offer of occupancy for specific trading spaces, which will include the terms and conditions of trading, the charges and your commodities. To accept the offer you must sign and return both copies of the licence agreement by the prescribed timescale, and make payment of the reservation fee (which is payable in two equal instalments upon completion of the licence agreement and thereafter on 1 April and 1 October each year). We will receipt your payment, and once we complete the licence we will send you a copy along with your early entry permit. The permit must be produced at the market when you attend your allocated spaces, and when making payment of daily charges. Permits are only valid for up-to 6 months, and expire on 31 March and 30 September each year. Manchester Markets will provide you with details of the permit renewal process. Contact Information Sunday Market & Car Boot, Manchester City Council, Manchester Markets, New Smithfield Market, Whitworth Street East, Openshaw, Manchester M11 2WJ manchestermarkets@manchester.gov.uk website Complaints If you have a complaint relating to licensing or registration with Manchester Markets, please use the on-line complaints form at APPLICATION FORM for trading at the Manchester Sunday Market & Car Boot Page 6

7 Application Form for reserving a trading space at the Sunday Market You should complete all sections of the application form that are relevant to you. Please note that the highlighted areas are mandatory and you must fill in these sections. Applicant Information Surname Forename(s) Title Mr Mrs Miss Ms Other please state Home address (including postcode and country) Contact telephone number address Date of birth National Insurance number Business name Please detail all the goods and services you want to offer for sale specify if new or used Your trading space requirements How many trading spaces will you require? Which trading space(s) are you applying for? APPLICATION FORM for trading at the Manchester Sunday Market & Car Boot Page 7

8 Supporting Information Which supporting documents are you providing with your application for proof of legal right to work in the UK, proof of address, proof of food business or second-hand dealer registration and proof of public liability insurance (see guidance notes)? Additional Details Please use this section to provide any additional details you wish to give in support of your application, using additional paper where necessary. Disclosure of Information The Council is under a duty to protect the public funds it administers, and participates in the Audit Commission's bi-annual National Fraud Initiative. To this end it may use the information you have provided in respect of your registration and occupancy with Manchester Markets for the prevention and detection of fraud. It may also share this information with other bodies responsible for auditing and administering public funds for these purposes, and when required by law, statutory requirement and in respect of crime prevention and detection. For further information regarding the NFI exercise, see the Council's website at Confirmation of Information By completing and submitting this application form you confirm that: You have read the guidance notes and Manchester Markets Service Standards You are legally eligible to work in the UK All details contained in and with this form are correct You will notify Manchester Markets in writing within 14 days of any changes to the information You understand that by falsifying any details your application and any subsequent registration, allocation, agreement and permit will be invalid. Signed Date APPLICATION FORM for trading at the Manchester Sunday Market & Car Boot Page 8