Relocated market traders say business 'shocking'
from the government's Future High Streets Fund to enable it to revamp its market square, which dates back to 1235.Work is also being carried out to replace the old light columns and drainage system, with fixed market stalls and a new water feature being installed.
Conservative councillor Dan Lister, cabinet member for economic development, town centre regeneration and growth, said: "Commercial Street offers the only opportunity to keep the market traders together in a cohesive group, right next to a large car park and in a highly visible part of town."Sean and Glyn Walters, from M&G Butchers, said the move had cost them their core customers
However, market traders who spoke to the BBC said they were unhappy at the move - and several traders have stopped opening their stalls during the week due to poor business. Glyn Walters, from M&G Butchers, has been working at Northampton market for nearly 50 years and said the situation was "absolutely shocking".Sean Walters said: "We lose about £3,000 a week, we've lost all of our core customers.Image caption,Les Brennan, owner of LJB Rutherfords, said his stall had lost about 60% of its trade since the move.
Mr Brennan said: "The council are finally putting on a shuttle taxi that will be available from the bus station, but with the council everything is too slow, too little, too late."
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