Viccy Market 'to be moved out' of shopping centre
VICTORIA Centre could lose its market as part of its refurbishment.
The centre's owner, Intu Properties, is said to be keen to move the historic market out.
And the city council says it is open to the idea of finding a new home for the market, which has been in the Victora Centre since it opened in 1972.
Deputy council leader Councillor Graham Chapman said: "It is something which we would consider.
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"The owners of the centre have been talking about this on and off for 20 years or so.
"But it would need significant amounts of consultation with market stallholders. We would want their agreement on this."
The Victoria Market is all that is left of Nottingham's historic medieval market, which was held for centuries in the Old Market Square.
It moved to a new site in Glasshouse Street in 1928, before moving into the Victoria Centre when that was built.
Stallholders gave a mixed reaction to the idea that they could be relocated.
Maria Vesova, of Nick's Leather Belts, said: "I think it could be a good idea. If we were on street level somewhere, we may get more trade."
Harjit Kaur, of Ace Furniture, said: "I think moving to somewhere on the ground may actually help. Trade isn't bad but more people will see us on the ground floor, which may improve things."
Mandeep Kaur, of Ranjit women's fashion stall, was opposed to the idea. "I think the stalls are in a good place here, though there are no signs from the outside," she said. "I don't think moving elsewhere will be any help to us."
Shopper Alan Turner, 73, of Strelley, said the move would be bad, adding: "It has been here for a long time and people generally know where it is.
"I don't see why you'd want to move it. It is in a good location as it is."
Plans to redevelop Victoria Centre are on hold while Intu and the council try to reach an agreement. Intu wants to press ahead with its plans to extend the centre, for which a planning application was made more than two years ago. But the council says it wants to be sure the Broadmarsh Centre redevelopment will go ahead first.
No one from Intu was available for comment.
5 Comments
by wortho48
Saturday, March 23 2013, 8:53AM
“I for one will be very pleased to see the dirty smelly market move I think it is a terrible let down to Nottingham shoppers but then when I stand at the top of Clumber Street and look at The Victoria Centre the whole building is a let down to Nottingham I can say nothing nice about the building especially when I think of the beautiful buildings that have been demolished to make way for such monstrosity's .”
by copperjohn3
Thursday, March 21 2013, 6:17PM
“Not such a bad idea to move it to Broadmarsh. The former co-op over two floors would be ideal and adjacent is the large open area in front of argos which is seldom used to its potential. Good transport links with the bus station and nearby train/tram station too.
As for taking it back to its roots, maximising its historical medieval status, I think that would be difficult considering that a large number of the stores are run by, and often tailored for customers who, have only represented such a significant presence within british communities since the 1940's and 1950's. The victoria market is one of the best places in nottingham to observe cultural diversity and the cohesion between people of different cultures, origin or background. Its a great place and if it has to be moved it should retain or improve its multicultural demographic.”
by Archie3
Thursday, March 21 2013, 3:14PM
“Great! It will get rid of the smell of fish from the upstairs section”
by ian_bridgford
Thursday, March 21 2013, 2:08PM
“Put it in the Broadmarsh, there's hardly anything else there”
by joemarshalljm
Thursday, March 21 2013, 9:40AM
“Both shopping centers in Nottingham are so old fashioned and depressing. If you go to other big city's you're embarrassed by how dingy ours look in comparison. A refurbishment would be a good idea, the market could have a good home in the shopping center as long as it didn't look so tacky. If its a historic market, then take it back to its roots.”