Funding has been approved to boost two Bassetlaw outdoor markets to help ‘safeguard their future’.
Bassetlaw District Council is making a number of improvements to Retford and Worksop’s outdoor markets to help make them more financially sustainable.
The plans, which were put together following consultation with traders, and interested parties on where future investment should be made, were approved by councillors at a Cabinet meeting on March 11.
In Retford, the existing market stalls are getting a makeover by being shotblasted, repainted and extended to provide additional protection for traders and their goods, new white and green coverings are being introduced, while market stall boards will be upgraded.
At Worksop market, traders will also get new coverings for their stalls with clear back and side sheets, while work will continue to develop the indoor market project as an additional offering to the outdoor market.
Cllr Charles Adams, Cabinet Member for Business and Skills said: “We hope this investment in Retford and Worksop outdoor Markets will help create a strong sense of identity as well as safeguard their future.”
“We have worked with traders, and interested parties to gather feedback to make sure these improvements meet their needs and provide a better environment to do business.”
Approval was also given to the Markets Management Team to engage with traders in both towns if any layout changes are needed in the future.
The work is estimated to cost £157k with funding coming from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund supported by other government monies.
