Birkenhead: Traders Divided as New Market Work Begins

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Construction is under way at Birkenhead’s new market site, but while many traders welcome the move, others have criticised the allocation process. Wirral Council says it is supporting businesses through the transition and most traders will relocate.

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00:00Work has begun on the new Birkenhead market, with traders expressing mixed reactions ahead

00:06of the planned move. The market, which dates back to the 1830s, is moving into the former

00:12TG Hughes unit inside the Pyramid's shopping centre. Some businesses say they cannot wait

00:18to relocate, hoping increased footfall will boost trade. Others say they are disappointed

00:24after being told they will not receive a unit. Wirral Council says most current traders are

00:29moving and insists allocations followed a structured assessment process. The authority says it

00:36remains committed to supporting businesses throughout the transition and creating a sustainable

00:42market for the town's future.

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