{
  "id": 3295875,
  "title": "New Traders wanted to Revitalise Orihuela Weekly Markets",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/new-traders-wanted-to-revitalise-orihuela-weekly-markets",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-08-25T15:44:28.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Leader",
    "slug": "the-leader",
    "url": "https://theleader.info/2026/08/25/new-traders-wanted-to-revitalise-orihuela-weekly-markets/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Orihuela City Council is seeking new traders to revitalize weekly markets throughout their municipality. The Markets Department aims to fill vacant stalls, expand product offerings, and address a decline in stallholders at some locations. Markets councillor Noelia Grao revealed that the new application round will be broader, including vacant pitches in Orihuela and nearby villages. Grao acknowledged the recent decrease in sellers at certain weekly markets and emphasized the importance of these markets as community gathering spots and commercial centers. The council previously attempted to fill vacant stalls in 2024, but some remained unfilled due to unsuccessful applicants or missing documentation. Successful traders must register with Social Security and tax authorities and obtain public liability insurance. The council encourages both established market traders and those interested in launching a mobile retail business to apply. They also seek existing traders to consider expanding into additional markets. Once administrative preparations are completed, the council will disclose the participating markets, available pitches, application requirements, and deadlines. Grao stressed that the goal is to preserve and enhance a tradition integral to Orihuela's identity. She assured that the markets will have a future if they collaborate to maintain their appeal, variety, and vitality.",
  "summary": "Orihuela City Council is preparing a new application process to fill vacant stalls at weekly markets across the municipality. The Markets Department hopes to attract new traders, increase the range of products available and reverse a decline in stallholders at some locations. Markets councillor Noelia Grao said the new round would be broader than previous […] The post New Traders wanted to…",
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}