What is the procedure for leasing a stall in the Queensgate Market or Dewsbury Market Hall?
All shops and stalls in the Queensgate Market and Dewsbury Market Hall are leased units and therefore pay a weekly/monthly rent and trade on a 5½ or 6 day week. They have a lease for a minimum of 3 years. Tenants of the Market Halls generally have the right of assignment of their leases, which usually allows them to sell their business interests. Most often, tenants wishing to sell their stall or business advertise directly in the local press. Sometimes stalls become vacant and are to be re-let by the Council and details can be obtained from the relevant markets office. They will include the area of the stall, the annual rent, the annual service charge and the current business rates. To obtain a stall or unit that has been vacated, you must apply giving full details of what you are selling, references and any proven business experience you may have.
