Designs unveiled for £9m revamp of historic market

Grainger Market’s pavilion could be replaced with seating and a “showcase” stall

New images have been released showing how a historic indoor market could look after a multi-million pound redevelopment.

Newcastle’s Grainger Market has been allocated £7m from the government’s Levelling Up Fund for key upgrades.

The designs show changes to the market’s arcade, including the demolition of its central pavilion.

Newcastle City Council described the Georgian market as “the jewel in the crown of Newcastle’s historic retail offer”.

After the pavilion is demolished it will be replaced with new seating and a “showcase” stall, according to the Local Democracy Reporting Service.

One image also shows shoppers sitting on a new staircase located at the Nun Street end of the arcade.

The unveiled designs show how Grainger Market’s alleys could look

A second design image shows one of the market’s alleyways fitted with signs and with its ceiling painted yellow.

Newcastle City Council is investing £2m in the redevelopment of the market on top of the £7m it received from the Levelling Up Fund.

The council has begun consulting with traders on ideas for further improvements to Grainger Market, which was built in 1835.

Suggested upgrades include installing a new heating system, new lights and flooring, and signs to help customers find their way around the market.

‘Jewel in the crown’

A spokesperson for the local authority said: “The Grainger Market is the jewel in the crown of Newcastle’s historic retail offer.

“On top of the significant amounts of money we have invested to secure its long-term future we are actively consulting on further improvements funded by our successful levelling up bid.

“We believe the market traders have an invaluable insight into what the building needs to improve customer experience which is why we have been at pains to consult them closely on how the funding should be spent.”

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