Work in progress on new Kirkby Indoor Market

Work in progress on new Kirkby Indoor Market

Work is now underway on the new Kirkby Indoor Market located in three former retail units on the pedestrian area of Lowmoor Road.

Funded through the Towns Fund Accelerated Programme the indoor market will offer an open plan indoor trading area for seven market stalls and a new café.

The redevelopment will see new signage and shutters, as well as outdoor seating for the café.

Cllr Mathew Relf, Cabinet Member for Place, Planning and Regeneration said:

“It’s fantastic to see the indoor market space developing, it will provide a real boost to Kirkby town centre. The market will provide an opportunity for traders who are looking to start their business, or established traders that are looking to expand in a friendly, distinctive space.”

As part of the project the Council is working with Vision West Notts College’s Construction and Services department to provide tours of the site to construction students.

Cllr Relf continues:

“We are working with the college to provide students with the opportunity to visit a live construction site, We want to support the next generation of construction workers who will go on to work on future regeneration projects in the District.”

This is just the first of many projects planned to be delivered through the government’s Town Fund. A bid of £62m was submitted to Government earlier in the year which includes plans to create thriving and revitalised town centres, with a wide range of services and retail offer, a vibrant night-time economy and enhanced leisure offer. An announcement on the bid is due later this month.

If you have a business that could be a part of the new Kirkby indoor market please contact us at: markets@ashfield.gov.uk or give us a call on 01623 551385. This is a great opportunity to be part of an exciting development right in the centre of Kirkby