Business opportunity

Herefordshire Council is calling on local entrepreneurs to trade on the county’s outdoor retail markets that operate in Hereford, Leominster and Ross-on-Wye and indoor venues at Hereford (Buttermarket) and Kington (Market Hall).

“There are opportunities for local people to become market traders and be an integral part of this exciting retail experience,” said Cllr Adrian Blackshaw, cabinet member for markets, fairs and street trading.

The Council will provide the venue, the entrepreneur the stock.

The council’s market team can provide the stall where applicable and advice on how to become a market trader, but it will be up to the entrepreneur to ascertain the type of stock they want to sell, in agreement with the council, and the personal commitment to trade on a regular basis.

Many local market traders have gone on to create a successful thriving business from such grass roots beginnings.

“The council is committed to promoting this initiative to Herefordshire people as it will give an opportunity for the county to benefit from increased local economic and local employment opportunities,” said Cllr Blackshaw. 

“There must be local people out there who have innovative ideas, can commit to long hours and be their own boss,” he added.

Anyone wanting more information about the opportunity should contact Richard Ross on 01432 261934.