'The atmosphere here is terrible': Traders unite over 'toxic market', temporary fences and want action

Traders in the city's Box Market, under the Earl Street canopy, say they feel 'invaded' by the temporary move-in of the outdoor markets.

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Stephen Moore, who has taken action on behalf of the Box Market traders Picture: Blog Preston

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In a collective message sent to Preston City Council the traders-who have permanent trading spots formed from shipping containerssay the space where they operate from has now become 'extremely congested' and their trade is being hit.

Stephen Moore, who runs the Market Bottle Shop, has written to the markets' management on behalf of fellow traders 'having allowed a fortnight to observe the bedding in' of the stallholders who have moved onto the area in front of his and other box market stalls.

Mr Moore writes in his letter: "The market is cramped and over crowded. Allowing rent-free access till the removal of the ice rink will no doubt add to this.

"We expressed concerns at the meeting about how this would be managed.. unfortunately I've seen no evidence of it being managed. It is extremely congested with stalls locked together.