Guidance for commercial tenants
Specific premises information: Borough Market, Halifax
Fire evacuation procedure
The fire, bomb and evacuation procedures are currently being revised these will be issued separately by the Markets Service.
Listed building
The Borough Market is a grade 2* listed building and all alterations will require listed building in addition to other planning and building control consents. For further information see What needs listed building consent?
Repairs
All repairs should be reported to the Markets Manager.
- E-mail:
- markets@calderdale.gov.uk
- Telephone:
- 01422 359034 or 01422 393583
- Fax:
- 01422 348953
- In writing:
- Markets Service
19, Albion Street
Halifax HX1 1DU.
Shop fronts
The shop fronts have as far as possible being restored to the original Victorian design. Tenants are required to paint the shop fronts as follows:
- Southgate frontage: black and gold only.
- Other frontages: specific colours that meet listed building requirements.
In all cases listed building consent is required for all signage.
Tenants should contact Land and Property Services to discuss any proposed changes to the existing colour / design / style. Further details of the specific requirements are available from Land and Property Services.
Sprinkler system
Under no circumstances should a tenant undertake any alterations to the sprinkler system or enclose the system. Any requirements to alter the system should be put in writing with appropriate drawings to the Markets Manager who will consult with the Council’s approved contractor and if appropriate insurers.
In the event of the proposed alterations being acceptable, all works to the sprinkler system have to be undertaken by the Council’s approved contractor. The Markets Manager will provide an estimate of the costs of the work and will arrange for the alterations to be undertaken and will recharge on completion.
In the event of the tenant failing to comply with the above they will be held liable for any damage caused as a result of the work undertaken and for all costs of reinstating or altering the works to comply with the Council's or its insurers requirements.
Street trading
Any trader using the pavement outside the shop unit to display goods or as an extension to their business must contact licensing to determine if this is possible and obtain an appropriate licence. For further information see Street trading.
Tenants Association
The Borough Market has a Tenants Association, which the tenants of the shop units around the market can join if they desire. Information regarding the Association can be found on the association web page: Tenants Association.
If you are interested in joining the Association you should contact:
Mr Phillip Crossley, Honorary President, telephone 01422 353305.
Trade waste
All tenants are responsible for the removal of all their own trade waste; however the Markets Service is currently revising its environmental policies and waste removal procedures. Future development may entail all waste generated through the operation of the Borough Market being removed and recycled collectively for which a service charge will be levied.
