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They ruined a good market and put some traders out of business, occasional events won’t create the same footfall to the Town as the market did
Does anyone know what that big building is that they are putting up where Coal House/Old Council offices was? Please don't tell me it's a shiny new office block for the council.
A few years ago there was a trial down here to allow free parking on market days in an effort to increase footfall across a few of the old outer London markets. The first month or so saw big increases in shoppers but this soon fell again as the novelty wore off, despite free parking continuing. As a pal of mine said “why would I trail around Ilford market in the pissing rain when I can get all my gear at Sainsburys around the corner?”. People shop for convenience and buying everything under one roof is more convenient that going round a market. We get the town centres we deserve.
Quote from: Herbert Anchovy on August 13, 2020, 12:42:17 pmA few years ago there was a trial down here to allow free parking on market days in an effort to increase footfall across a few of the old outer London markets. The first month or so saw big increases in shoppers but this soon fell again as the novelty wore off, despite free parking continuing. As a pal of mine said “why would I trail around Ilford market in the pissing rain when I can get all my gear at Sainsburys around the corner?”. People shop for convenience and buying everything under one roof is more convenient that going round a market. We get the town centres we deserve. I used to love going round Romford market, especially to the stall that sold hot salt beef bagels, That was twenty-plus years ago though so I've no idea what it's like now.
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If more people used the market then there’d be no need to do this. The fault lies not with the Council but with the people of Donny who’d prefer to use supermarkets.
the lack of people going to the market ruined the market. Not doncaster council
I (food) shop every Saturday in the market, anyone who thinks they can get the same in the supermarket must have very basic food shopping needs. The fish market, even in its now shrunken state is infinitely better than any supermarket with the selection of fish and shellfish on offer. My wife once tried buying fish in Asda and the person serving didn't know how to fillet it. After trying for a few minutes to find another staff member the lady asked my wife if she would mind doing the rest of her shopping and then calling back. It still wasn't ready when she went back.
Quote from: keith79 on August 13, 2020, 06:58:32 pmthe lack of people going to the market ruined the market. Not doncaster council I agree I still enjoy going into town to do my shopping, the fruit and veg is very cheap and so much better than the supermarket stuff, but sadly most other people now choose the easy option of the big super markets or home delivery. Im 27 none of my friends ever go into town for anything but drinking. I think the new wool market has been a great addition to the market area as well.
What do we think to this story? Slightly odd.https://www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/news/politics/council/cabinet-signs-ps910000-bailout-private-operator-runs-doncasters-markets-2958381