What you think about the Hereford Open Retail Market in Commercial Street?

Herefordshire Council is gauging the public’s views on the Hereford Open Retail Market, which was introduced into Commercial Street in July last year.

The market is currently in the middle of a 12-month trial period, designed to give members of the public sufficient time to gauge the impact it has had on their shopping habits and also the vibrancy of the city centre every Wednesday and Saturday.

As well as this public consultation, the council has already consulted with retailers in the area and is in the process of consulting with other key city centre individuals and organisations, so that a balanced picture of the relocated market effects can be assessed.

These opinions will then form part of a retail impact study and report to the council’s cabinet, which is due to be presented in May.

Members of the public can register their comments regarding the market through the online consultation up to April 9, or in person by visiting a manned display trailer which will be in High Town on Wednesdays, March 17 and 24, and Saturdays, March 27 and April 3.

In addition it will also be present in High Town on non-market days Thursday and Friday, March 18 and 19.