SOUTHPORT INDOOR MARKET WINS TOP AWARD
THE recently refurbished Southport
Market has been crowned the ‘best small indoor market', after scooping a top UK
award.
The King Street shopping destination was awarded the accolade in the Markets of the Year 2013 Awards, which were presented in Birmingham last Thursday (January 31).
It was among a host of towns to be recognised for having the country's best markets, after the winners were chosen by the National Association of British Market Authorities (NABMA).
Southport Market was the subject of a high profile re-launch last July, after undergoing a £3.3million makeover by contractors Quarterbridge, who are currently continuing to manage the market.
Communities Minister Don Foster was joined by Apprentice finalist and market trader Adam Corbally as he presented the awards, and said: “I congratulate all the winners on their work providing outstanding markets for local people to shop at, supporting the local economy and creating jobs.
”High streets are facing a tough time at the moment with household name shops closing and strong competition from internet sales – yet many markets across the country are thriving.
“All the award winners and nominees are playing a vital role in keeping their local high street flourishing.”
Other winners included Portobello and Golborne Road Market in London which was named ‘best outdoor market', Queen’s Gate Market in Huddersfield which was awarded ‘best indoor market', and Birmingham Christmas Market which won ‘best market attraction'.
The King Street shopping destination was awarded the accolade in the Markets of the Year 2013 Awards, which were presented in Birmingham last Thursday (January 31).
It was among a host of towns to be recognised for having the country's best markets, after the winners were chosen by the National Association of British Market Authorities (NABMA).
Southport Market was the subject of a high profile re-launch last July, after undergoing a £3.3million makeover by contractors Quarterbridge, who are currently continuing to manage the market.
Communities Minister Don Foster was joined by Apprentice finalist and market trader Adam Corbally as he presented the awards, and said: “I congratulate all the winners on their work providing outstanding markets for local people to shop at, supporting the local economy and creating jobs.
”High streets are facing a tough time at the moment with household name shops closing and strong competition from internet sales – yet many markets across the country are thriving.
“All the award winners and nominees are playing a vital role in keeping their local high street flourishing.”
Other winners included Portobello and Golborne Road Market in London which was named ‘best outdoor market', Queen’s Gate Market in Huddersfield which was awarded ‘best indoor market', and Birmingham Christmas Market which won ‘best market attraction'.
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