Market Trading Licence

We welcome applications from people wishing to trade at one of our open markets in Stockton, Billingham or Thornaby.

When a permanent pitch becomes available consideration will firstly be given to those existing permanent market stall holders who may wish to relocate or expand in accordance with the Open Market Regulations.

Should a permanent stall holder not require the vacant pitch then consideration will then be given to casual stall holders and new applicants.

Applications will be considered based on the following criteria:

Length of time the existing market stall holder has held their permanent/casual pitch
History of conduct
Attendance and reliability
Items to be sold
Proof of Public Liability Insurance

Where an applicant is unsuccessful they will be added to a waiting list until a further permanent market stall pitch becomes available. This information is for guidance only and applicants should read and understand the Open Market Regulations (2009) before applying.

Will tacit consent apply?

Tacit consent will not apply. It is in the public interest that the authority must process your application before it can be granted. If you have not heard from us within 28 days please contact us.

Apply to trade at Stockton Borough markets

Apply online to trade at one of our markets

If you would like additional information about trading from a Stockton Borough market you may wish to contact the Town Centre Management team.

Complaints and advice

If you wish to complain about the way we have dealt with your application please contact the Town Centre Management team in the first instance.

If have a complaint about a particular market trader that we have allocated a Market Traders Licence to we advise that you contact the trader in the first instance. If your complaint is not resolved you may wish to take advice from Consumer Direct (if you live within the UK) or the UK European Consumer Centre (if you live outside of the UK). EUGO logo