Financial support axed for traders forced out after Bury’s indoor market closed
manchestereveningnews.co.ukFinancial support for some market traders forced to relocate after Bury’s indoor market suddenly closed is set to be axed. In October, 2023 the market was closed without delay due to the discovery of Reinforced Aerated Autoclaved Concrete (RAAC) in the roof structure which posed a safety risk.
Following the closure, 49 traders from 62 units who operated within the hall were either relocated, had their units reconfigured to continue operating, or arranged alternatives for their business.
For many traders, space in the nearby Mill Gate shopping centre became a relocation opportunity. Traders moving into the Mill Gate were told they would receive two weeks rent-free and then they would pay their rent based on their original unit.
Bury Council offered to pay all utilities, service charges and business rates for traders occupying the Mill Gate with that support reviewed after a year.
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