Markets

One-off market events

If you are planning to hold a one-off market in the 'street', such as a Christmas market, you will likely need a Street Trading Consent.

In these cases, the event organiser can apply for a single Street Trading Consent to cover the trading activities.

As part of the application process, the organiser must:

Submit their event plans to the Safety Advisory Group (SAG) so that any concerns raised by agencies such as the police, fire service, highways, and ambulance can be considered.
Provide evidence of public liability insurance of £5 million (small community based events) or £10 million (large or commercial events).
Pay the relevant fee. This is free for community-organised events, or otherwise based on the number of stalls planned.
Record and retain details of individual traders (e.g. contact information) who will be trading under your consent.

Please contact Licensing to discuss your event, and to submit an application for a one-off market.

High Street, Ashford - Street Trading

Ashford Borough Council has recently reviewed and updated the street trading arrangements in High Street, Ashford. The aim is to offer more trading opportunities throughout the week while ensuring that prospective stalls are carefully vetted to complement the wider High Street experience.

Permanent trading pitches have been established in two locations:

Upper High Street (beside the bandstand) – available for trading Monday to Friday, 09:00–16:00
Lower High Street – available for trading Monday to Saturday, 09:00–15:00

If you are interested in applying for a pitch, please email Licensing with the following details: