Traders have been reassured they are at the front and centre of the council’s consultation on the future of Norwich Market.
Councillor Claire Kidman, Cabinet Member for a prosperous Norwich, said: “Traders are front and centre of our consultation on the future of the market.
“They are absolutely integral to shaping design options before we go out to wider public consultation later this year. I want to make it crystal clear that nothing has been or will be decided before the traders and the public have had their say.”
And several improvements to the market were unveiled at a traders’ meeting last week including:
- Upgrading roller shutters
- Installation of CCTV to deter Anti-Social Behaviour and criminal damage
- Upgrade of cross aisle awnings to protect public and traders in harsh weather
- Reflective paint to reduce heat under canopies
- Looking at ways of reducing pigeons in and around the market, with the use of non-harmful fire gel
Cllr Kidman added: “We want to implement these measures to improve the customer experience of the market. These improvements and the consultation on new designs are part of our determination to retain the market’s iconic, historical identity and cultural strengths while making sure it meets the needs of local, national and international consumers and visitors.
“We want people from all over the county, the UK, and beyond to come and sample the atmosphere of our magical medieval city and market.”
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