You will need a licence to run a market or a car boot sale in Salford.
Car boot sales are held in a variety of locations in Salford, such as the grounds of schools, community buildings, in fields, parks and car parks. Usually they take place at weekends, often on a Sunday morning. They are organised by local communities, charities, friends’ groups, or for schools, clubs or sports clubs fundraising efforts.
Sellers will typically pay the organisers a small fee for their pitch and arrive with their pre-loved or unwanted household goods or used personal possessions in the boot of their private car or transit van. Usually, the items are then unpacked onto folding trestle tables, a blanket or tarpaulin, or the ground.
For reasons of health and safety, electrical goods, weapons, fireworks, medicines, and drugs (legal highs), alcohol or live animals cannot be not displayed or sold at a car boot sale. Counterfeit and fake goods, motorised off-road vehicles and hoverboards are also prohibited.
Entry to the public is usually free, although sometimes a small admission charge is made towards a not for profit, charity, or community organisation.
The number of car boot sales held at any one venue during a year (January to December) must not exceed 12 in total. Fees may apply.
If you intend to hold a car boot sale please use the application form at the bottom of this page.
A market is a group of buyers and sellers made up of five or more independent stalls, from which articles are sold. These can be held on private or council managed land.
There are two types of markets:
You need to complete the market licence application form at the bottom of this page. You should apply at least six weeks prior to the start date for your market.
There are several documents you will be asked to provide with your application for a market. Here are some of the essential documents:
Once you have completed the application, please email to environmentalhealth@salford.gov.uk
Please make sure you read the scale of charges on the application form and have funds available to pay the fees to Salford City Council on application.
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This page was last updated on 11 March 2022