Market Visitor & Consumer Consultation Survey

Consultation from the Chair of the Outside Spaces Committee

Dear Visitor,

The Outside Spaces Committee would like to hear your views about our weekly and monthly markets.

Whether you are a local resident, regular market customer, occasional visitor or tourist, your experience is important to us.

The purpose of this consultation is to understand what people value about the markets, what could be improved, and how we can continue to develop markets that are welcoming, vibrant and enjoyable for residents, visitors, traders and the wider community.

Thank you for taking a few minutes to share your views.

About You

1.Which best describes you?(Required.)

2.Which of our markets have you visited?
Tick all that apply.(Required.)

3.How often do you visit our markets?(Required.)

Your Experience

5.What do you particularly enjoy or value about the markets?

For example, you may wish to comment on the traders, range of products, atmosphere, location, convenience or overall experience.

6.What, if anything, do you think could be improved?

We would particularly welcome suggestions based on positive experiences you may have had at other markets, events or destinations.

Market Offer

8.Are there any particular types of trader, product, food, service or activity that you would like to see more of at the markets?

9.How important is the market to your decision to visit the city centre?

Very important - it is one of the main reasons I visit

Important - it adds to my reason for visiting

Somewhat important

Not particularly important

Not at all important

10.When visiting the market, do you also tend to visit other businesses, attractions or hospitality venues in the city centre?

Yes, regularly

Sometimes

Rarely

No

If you wish, please tell us what else you typically visit or do.

Location, Facilities and Accessibility

12.Have you experienced any accessibility issues when visiting the market?

Yes

No

If yes, please tell us what could be improved.

13.Are there any facilities or practical improvements that would make your visit more enjoyable or encourage you to stay longer?

Welcome, Atmosphere and Conduct
We want our markets to provide a welcoming, friendly and professional experience for everyone.

14.How would you describe the overall atmosphere of the market?

15.Have you had a particularly positive experience with a trader, member of market staff or volunteer that you would like to recognise?

16.Have you witnessed or experienced anything while visiting the market that made you feel uncomfortable or that you felt was inappropriate or unprofessional?

Yes

No

If yes, please provide as much detail as you feel comfortable sharing.

Looking Ahead

17.What would encourage you to visit the market more frequently?

18.What one change or addition would have the greatest positive impact on your experience of the market?

20.Do you have any other comments, ideas or suggestions that you would like the Outside Spaces Committee to consider?

Thank you for taking the time to share your views.

Your feedback will help the Outside Spaces Committee understand what residents and visitors value about our markets and identify opportunities to improve and develop them for the future.