£1.6 million York Market revamp revealed
Market will look much the same as it does now
new York market plan
City of York Council has presented designs for the refurbishment of Newgate market to market stall holders and will shortly be revealing prototype stalls.
The project is costing Council taxpayers £1.6 million
The Council claims that research conducted in autumn last year showed all those consulted agreed that the market is in need of ‘sprucing up’ and that the new designs should complement the distinctive York character.
All those consulted agreed that the south-eastern end of the market needed to become more vibrant and that music and entertainment and more food on offer would enhance the market atmosphere.
In addition, improved signage, promotion and information about the market was needed for traders and city centre users.
York market may close earlier in winter
Access times for market vehicles entering the area at the end of the day have been relaxed for the winter to take account of outdoor trading conditions.
Working with the agreement of the City Centre Manager, traders are now able to load up an hour early on Sundays through to Fridays, whilst the access time for Saturday business remains at its usual time.
The arrangement will start from Sunday 3 November until Spring Half Term, Sunday 23 February.
Like most City centre traders, market stall holders have been badly hit by the Labour Councils 36% increase in car parking charges while new traffic restrictions in the City centre have been the final straw for some.
Newgate Market is situated in the heart of York, just off The Shambles. For further information about the market and York’s specialist markets visit www.york.gov.uk/markets.For information on planning your journey into the city centre visit www.itravelyork.info.