Town's temporary market to open this spring

Traders from a long-running market, which is earmarked for demolition, will move into a temporary space this spring.

Top Town Market, in Grimsby, is due to close next month as part of a £50m plan to revamp the Freshney Place shopping centre.

North East Lincolnshire Council (NELC) said a temporary market would replace the One Beyond store, which is due to leave Freshney Place in April.

Councillor Philip Jackson, the leader of NELC, said: "I'm really pleased that lots of traders have chosen to come across to the temporary market, and I'm sure it will be welcomed by shoppers to have this available as soon as practically possible."

He added: "This unit has been used for a pop-up market previously and is in a great location for traders."

The renovation of Freshney Place, which will include a new food hall and market alongside a five-screen cinema, is due to begin next month.

Top Town Market has been on Bull Ring Lane since 1976. The new permanent market is due to be completed in spring 2027.

The council said it had offered a "full support package" to market traders "to help them to transition".

However, not all the traders had chosen to move to the temporary space, while cafes based at Top Town would be unable to use it because of their specific requirements.

A spokesperson said: "The next step is to work with those traders who have committed to relocation to ensure a smooth transition into the temporary space.

"The council is talking separately with the cafes about other suitable spaces in the town centre, which can better accommodate their needs."

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