Rossendale Council has approved plans to relocate Rawtenstall Market traders to a temporary site in the town centre while the market hall undergoes redevelopment.
Plans to relocate Rawtenstall Market traders to a temporary site in the town centre during the redevelopment of the market hall have been approved by Rossendale Council . Food and non-food traders will operate from kiosks or structures at Rawtenstall's new Town Square, near the bus station, from March for approximately a year. Events, alcohol licensing, and promotional activities are planned to support traders and the wider town centre economy.
The market hall revamp utilizes levelling-up funds from the previous Conservative government. Rossendale Council's cabinet agreed to several measures, including bringing retail kiosks from Ashton Market in Greater Manchester to Rawtenstall Town Square through a deal with Tameside Council. Work commences this month, with £100,000 allocated for dismantling four Ashton kiosks, transportation, and crane hire. Individual kiosks will cost between £5,000 and £7,000. Food stalls will be designed specifically for food traders, equipped with fume extraction units, refrigeration, lighting, and utilities. The entire temporary relocation scheme for all traders is budgeted at £500,000. Coun Chris Harris, with an economic remit, explained the plans at the latest Rossendale Council cabinet meeting, stating the temporary stalls would provide a safe environment for traders during the market hall renovations, maintain trade continuity, and support the local economy. He also noted the need to appoint a new market management team as the current one's contract ends around March. Last autumn, it was announced that Play Market Management, based in Rossendale, would end its management of Rawtenstall Market after a period of controversy regarding potential relocation plans for food and drink stalls and the creation of a central bar. Some stallholders expressed concerns that a central bar would negatively impact their income. Coun Harris continued, outlining the council's ability to purchase some stalls for retail traders at scrap prices and the ongoing work on food stall details. He emphasized a phased transfer of traders to the town square to minimize disruption. A plan to support the changes and attract visitors includes events, marketing, and promotion. A premises licence will allow for the sale of alcohol and hosting events. Regarding rent, market traders will receive at least one month rent-free from the temporary market's opening and be charged 80% of current rents. Agreements will also be in place for utility charges and waste removal. Rossendale Council leader, Coun Alyson Barnes, stated that various internal meetings have been held regarding the plans, and councillors are aware of the details. With nearly 50 businesses at the market, providing temporary accommodation is crucial. She added that, based on her understanding, traders are receptive to these ideas.
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