Preston Markets Quarter
Redevelopment
Adrian Phillips
Director of Environment
Dave Bullock
Markets Manager
Where are we coming from?
• First Charter 1179 – Market Rights
• Two Historic Market Canopies 1875 & 1924
• One 1970’s Life expired Market Hall
• Tithebarn proposals legacy
• Member commitment to markets and city centre
development.
The Emerging Markets Quarter
• Quarterbridge Report – Food
based, smaller market
• Member Commitment to a new
Food led Market & closure of old
• City Centre Investment – Market
Quarter
• Restoration & re-decoration of
Canopies
• Design & Business case –
New Market Hall under Larger
1875 canopy
• Cinema & Restaurant scheme –
current Market Hall site
• New Market built before old
demolished
Stakeholder Consultation
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Your City, Your Say
Market Traders
Local Businesses
People of Preston
Heritage Groups
City Deal Partners
The Project
• Budget - Phased
• Multi-disciplinary Markets Projects Team
• Engagement & Communication with Market Traders
• Procurement/Appointments:
• Cost Consultants & Architects for Restoration of Canopies
• Frank Whittle Partnership (FWP)
• Architects for Design of New Markets Hall
• IBI Group - up to concept stage
• FWP + Greig & Stephenson Associates –to build
Trader Consultation
• Meetings/Workshops
• Trader Newsletter
• Market Traders Association
• 1-2-1 : PS,PM &MM
• Business Support/Advice
• 1-2-1 : Design & Consultant team
Challenges
• Vacant Possession of
Current Market Hall
• Business Case &
Viability of New Market
• Re - inventing the
traditional outdoor market
• Keeping the existing
market functioning
New Box Market Concept
Market Trader Expressions of Interest
New Market Timetable
2017
• Build of new Market
• New leases & tenant engagement
• New trader recruitment
• Branding & marketing
• Outdoor Market re-design
• Opening of new Market
January – December
January – August
February - November
February – Ongoing
January – September
Winter 2017/18
The Future - Preston Markets
• Destination Market – Great Footfall
• Uniqueness - Architecture
• Food – Hot & cold: inside & out
• Enhanced Café options -Dwell time
• 7 day opening!
• Wide Ranging Offer – Market Hall & Outdoor Market
• Very best of existing local high quality food with interesting
new offer
• Start up opportunities
Thank you
Contact:
Adrian Phillips: [email protected]
Dave Bullock: [email protected]