Cash from a Government fund has paid for improvements to stalls on Arnold Market – providing a much-needed boost to traders.
Over £20,000 is being spent on the market and has so far paid for new table tops, canopies and skirts for the stalls permanently based in the town’s Eagle Square.
The cash is coming from the UK Government’s Shared Prosperity Fund.
The fund also paid for recent changes to the landscape of Eagle Square to make it more accessible.
The market temporarily relocated to Eagle Square in 2022 following the creation of the town’s AMP building, but will now reside there permanently following a consultation.
More than 130 shoppers, business owners and traders were asked for their views by Gedling Borough Council.
The authority said 48% of residents were in favour of the permanent relocation, while 62% of business and all market traders supported the plans.
Suggestions from the consultation included more variety in market stalls, regular deep cleaning of the area, and introducing specialist markets such as farmers’ or artisan events, the council added.
Following the consultation, council leader John Clarke said: “Arnold Market is a key part of the town’s identity, and keeping it at Eagle Square is the right decision for the community.”
The council is now looking for new traders to take up stalls on the market.
If you are interested in trading on the market, visit Gedling Borough Council’s trader information page and download the Market Traders Application form: https://orlo.uk/7Dt5Z
