Part of town 'left to die' after closure of market

IT WAS once home to a thriving market at the heart of the town.

- HOLLY MORGAN

But since Caerphilly's indoor market was closed two years ago, business owners say this part of town has now been "left to die".

They claim they are losing hundreds of pounds in profit each week as anti-social behaviour has taken over their derelict part of town, meaning nobody wants to go there.

Concern is growing among Caerphilly locals after the once-thriving indoor market has turned into a magnet for anti-social behaviour.

Those who work there say they are experiencing continuous vandalism.

Business-owners we spoke to described the area as derelict and "an eyesore", with 4ft weeds growing over the buildings, shattered glass over the floor, police tape blowing in the wind and an unavoidable stench of cannabis.

Caerphilly's indoor market closed its doors in January 2023, to make way for the modern and trendy container-style market called Ffos Caerffili that opened 18 months later.

The market and food court has established itself as a destination venue and was even named one of the UK’s best food halls by the Sunday Times.

But since it opened, the old market and its surrounding area has been "left to die" according to local business owners, who say this part of town is a part that has been forgotten.