[Margaret Pilkington]

And it looks like Gremlin was right.....it has been sold off to be a car park....like there are not enough parking spaces in town.
We are one of the few towns that have free car parking....and still it does not bring in trade.Why might that be then?

Might it have something to do with the dire experience that shopping in Accrington is?

It is alright to look at Altrincham for inspiration, but I am not sure their model would work here.
Something said by Cameron Smith the market manager rings some alarm bells....he mentions 'chancers' and those who just want rent free access to a stall for four weeks.

He should really be encouraging chancers....and maybe the four weeks rent free should be changed to a low flat fee for a short period of time.

If we could see more stalls occupied then a trip into town might be worthwhile.

But then it is all academic as the plans are already made....

The council really do not want a market...they just want to fill the inside market because they do not wish to be left with a grade II listed building that is bringing in no revenue and costing lots to maintain.....and that is the crux of this matter.