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Update: Market on The Square
Whilst construction works to transform Accrington Market Hall are taking place, Market Hall traders will have new temporary locations throughout Accrington.
Many businesses are already in their new homes in various locations throughout town and open for business.
Some businesses will be soon re-located in the cabins infront of the Town Hall and Market Hall.
We are pleased to confirm that all 19 cabins have now arrived safely on Accrington Town Square!
The next stage is to get these new cabins ready to open for business - with the utilities, flooring and shelving/storage requirements to be installed. All the cabins have been bespoke made and co-designed by the business owners.
Traders have mentioned to the project teams involved that they would welcome a more relaxed approach to the upcoming move in the new year, and requested that Accrington Market Hall therefore does not fully close on the 31 December as planned. This has now been agreed.
To help the transition it has been confirmed that Accrington Market Hall, and the public facilities within, will now remain open throughout January 2024.
By keeping the Market Hall open for just a few weeks longer than planned it will mean traders can move into their new homes at their own speed.
It will also be welcome news for shoppers as there will be very little or no pause in trading for stall holders needed!
As soon as each cabin is ready traders will have the opportunity to move in at their own pace, throughout January, with the full support of the project team and a contracted removal company.
The existing stalls within the market hall will also remain open for use throughout this transition in January, so traders do not have to fully close their stall until they are confident and settled into their new location.
We hope the whole community will continue to support the fantastic traders throughout this change.


this was on the town square facebook page on 21st december