@lewisandlowndes: We never thought we’d be making this video. Liverpool Christmas Market helped transform our business last year, but after hearing the terms of trading with the new company selected by Liverpool City council for Christmas markets 2026, we have been forced to make the tough decision not to attend this year…. Here’s why: Increased stall fee Hut rental CASHLESS 10% - 30% + VAT commission on all sales 2% + VAT on overall revenue admin fees Waste removal Electricity Card machine rental Internet Unknown card transaction fees Gas safety check Unknown date for release of earned profits Which was all included in 1 set fee with the previous organisers, with no control of our takings. We’re absolutely heartbroken, and gutted for all affected, I hope you can continue to support us at our permanent space at Belle Vale shopping centre Watch the video for the full story, and let us know what you think. ❤️ #liverpoolchristmasmarkets #liverpoolcity #liverpoolcitycouncil #liverpoolsmallbusiness

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adamhughes9450
adamhughes9450 :
Not like Liverpool council to fucking ruin something we all used to enjoy is it 😩
2026-07-16 15:00:56
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charliemcrory
charlie mcrory :
anyways you could set up an independent Instagram or tiktok page directing people on where to go for their Christmas arts crafts they usually buy at the markets I'd rather pay for that than give money to big companies
2026-07-16 12:16:48
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calicoaidan
Aidan :
Sounds on par with Manchester in recent years, sorry to hear this 😔
2026-07-16 13:54:58
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mikewilliamschemg
Mike Williams :
Long shot but you and the people you know be able to hold your own markets?
2026-07-16 11:24:17
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hello_hi_bye29
Hello_hi_bye1 :
Well i wont be going if yhey cost through the roof !! What a joke !!
2026-07-16 14:59:16
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kevinliver3
kevinliver3 :
They can’t make any business go cashless
2026-07-16 14:17:14
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jenpatto
Jen Patto :
The Liverpool Christmas markets have gone down hill over the past 10 or so years. It's just crap quality food and fair rides. It used to be massive and loads of small businesses, but now it's just poor quality and high prices. Not people looking for return custom. Get a stall at Manchester, it's so much better! I don't know if it's any cheaper for stall holders obvs. But it's full of small businesses xx
2026-07-16 08:37:59
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user4035966600816
user4035966600816 :
Hopefully no vendors turns up need to put an end to this greediness
2026-07-15 23:05:10
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cabalistics
𝐽𝑎𝑑𝑒 🤠 :
let me guess, they’ll be fine with putting multiple of the same exact overpriced stalls 😭
2026-07-16 06:15:22
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nicola.85
Nicola :
Hope all traders refuse to go,as gutted as I’d be I hope it teaches them a lesson and they have to lower the cost for businesses
2026-07-16 07:39:22
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stevenhesketh1
Steve :
Council being greedy once again
2026-07-15 20:51:18
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thealtcreative
Olivia 🦋 The Alt Creative :
It’s never about community, creating a great atmosphere event etc. they’re never happy with profit it has to be a full money grab 😩 see it so often with ‘bigger’ events
2026-07-15 20:33:52
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mrliamcronin
𝗟𝗜𝗔𝗠 𝗖𝗥𝗢𝗡𝗜𝗡 ✪ :
Great for you to speak out about it. I personally don’t think the markets are in the best location. It’s not wheelchair accessible. It’s horrendous.
2026-07-16 11:57:33
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deanc634
Dean :
Not only is it terrible that they have increased the costs, but to take a % of everything you sell is disgusting !!!! I hope nobody turns up. The problem is then that the council will struggle to get them back in future.
2026-07-16 07:59:45
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samanthagypsami
Sami2020Riley :
Just pure greed 💔
2026-07-15 21:33:51
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grantdowsett
Grant Dowsett :
It’s pure greed , I feel sorry for all the businesses
2026-07-15 23:41:49
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demi_waring
Demi_waring :
Absolutely disgusting behaviour!😓
2026-07-15 17:45:24
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peterparkermain
Agent Harker :
26%?! How on earth are vendors going to survive that? So they’re basically going to have to inflate their prices by at least 50%?
2026-07-15 21:34:42
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rct8192
rct8192 :
Councils know as much about business as I do about quantum mechanics. They are the enemy of the people.
2026-07-16 11:22:23
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flossyteeth
Flossyteeth :
So disgusting there so greedy if everyone backs out they will have to change I loved in the centre of Liverpool hate it by St George’s they even changed that for greed hope everyone boycotts it set up ur own somewhere else 🥰
2026-07-15 21:51:29
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amzieelead
amy | 📚✨ :
How vile! So sorry that you’re being forced to miss it this year but I hope you can find somewhere more profitable!
2026-07-15 20:27:59
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stuart_palmer
Stuart Palmer643 :
so guess I'll be swerving the market this year,
2026-07-16 07:34:38
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kayferguson741
kirsty ferguson :
just pure greed 😳
2026-07-15 17:55:18
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grumblestudios
Grumble Studios :
What the helly! Making you use their card machines but then charging you for them plus the WiFi 😳😣 They should have a sim built in. It’s just sooo greedy!! Stall fee shouldn’t have increased if they are now charging commission!
2026-07-15 21:03:15
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meganj93
Megan J x :
@Kate Heathcote690 get them booked in for the Plaza x
2026-07-16 06:47:18
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