Merthyr Tydfil’s indoor market is set to move, the council has announced. It will relocate to the ground floor of the former Wilko premises in St Tydfil’s Shopping Centre.
A concept plan has been drawn up for a more multifaceted, modern marketplace, with traditional elements. The space will also feature a sensory area, a separate performance area and an exhibition space.
It will feature a produce market, a market academy for future traders and improved facilities. The move follows a consultation which was held with stallholders and the wider public and the hope is it will be up and running by Christmas. To get all the latest Merthyr Tydfil news straight to your inbox, sign up to our newsletter here.
Councillor Jamie Scriven, cabinet member for regeneration and housing, said: “I am delighted as the new cabinet member to be taking this project forward with my dedicated team of officers. The town centre’s development moving forward is incredibly important to me and I want to ensure that we get this right for the people of Merthyr Tydfil.
“During the Merthyr Tydfil Placemaking Plan consultation, we listened to the community’s suggestions about relocating the current indoor market, and the plans we have in place now reflect that feedback. The new market will feature a produce market, a market academy to nurture future traders, and improved facilities for our tenants.
“It will also offer opportunities for pop-up stands, making it easier for people to explore a career in market trading. We’ve shared these plans with our current tenants and are now working closely with specialist architects to bring this vision to life.
“Our aim is to have the new indoor market ready and operational by Christmas this year.”