Saturday Market nearing completion
Wed 30th April 2014
Work on the refurbishment of Saturday Market in Beverley is now substantially complete – the only outstanding works are paving in Old Waste which will be completed by Friday 9 May, and repaving outside the Burtons store in Toll Gavel which will be completed in the summer. There will also be resurfacing works on part of Lairgate which will be carried out on Sundays in late May/early June.
Saturday Market looks fantastic, following the works, and it is hoped that the new look will encourage more visitors to make use of the area and enjoy shopping in the new surroundings.
The refurbished market square now contains newly marked parking bays, and has been made into a Restricted Parking Zone. The council is reminding residents, businesses and visitors that from now on, parking and loading in Saturday Market or Sow Hill Road will only be permitted in the signed bays.
The council will be running an exhibition to answer any queries that the public may have on the new parking arrangements at the customer service centre in Cross Street in Beverley on four mornings throughout May between 9.30am and 1.30pm and Tuesday 6 May, Tuesday 13 May, Wednesday 21 May and Wednesday 28th May.
Nigel Leighton, director of environment and neighbourhood services, said: “We would like to thank residents and businesses alike for their patience and understanding during the works to transform this vital part of the town centre. We are confident that the new-look Saturday Market provides Beverley with a space that will help it maintain its place as one of the country’s most vibrant market towns.
"There are still some works to complete, such as cabling for the new market electrical system and minor finishing works, and we hope that people will bear with us whilst we finish the job.
"I hope also that residents and visitors will appreciate that there are now fewer signs and posts and much reduced road markings, thereby reducing street clutter.
"Above all, though, we ask people to familiarise themselves with the new parking arrangements. We appreciate that it does take time to get used to changes in parking; therefore, there will be an initial enforcement grace period whilst residents, businesses and visitors get used to these changes. The council would like to clarify that there is no change to the cost of parking. Holders of disabled badges are advised that they must also park within appropriate marked bays."
