Traders and other stakeholders are being invited to have their say on plans to improve Swansea Market’s external entrances.
Shoppers are also being asked for their views as Swansea Council launches a public consultation.
All thoughts will be collated and will help finalise plans as the Oxford Street, Union Street and Whitewalls entrances are refreshed and modernised this year.
Recent popular improvements at the venue – judged Britain’s Best Large Indoor Market in 2024 – have included public toilets and a new meeting area and social space, The Market Garden.
Council cabinet member and joint deputy leader David Hopkins said:
“Swansea Market is a treasure at the heart of our city centre.
“It’s been loved by generations and, to help ensure a bright future, we plan smarter, more visible and vibrant entrances to attract customers and help traders continue to deliver a great service.
“We have three design options for the public to choose from; each aims to be bold and creative, clean, attractive, accessible and welcoming.
“We also want this work to improve security and deter anti-social behaviour and vandalism.
“I encourage everybody with an interest in the city centre and the market to have their say in our consultation.”
The council, working with traders and Wales-based consultants Tangent Partnership, has created three concept options for the design of the new look of the entrances in Whitewalls, Oxford Street and Union Street.
A number of new standard entrance features are also being considered such lighting, lobbies, doors, signs, floors and security.
The council plans for disruption to be minimised when work on the new entrances is carried out this year. Initial work has included the removal of previous entrance canopies and maintenance of the mast structures.
There are a number of ways that everyone can have their say.
- An online survey has just been launched and is open until 23.59 on Sunday, March 2 – www.swansea.gov.uk/haveyoursay
- A Have Your Say area – with paper copies of the survey – is located at the market’s casual trading stall next to the cockle rotunda until March 1. Paper copies can also be requested by email – citycentremanagement@swansea.gov.uk
- Members of the project team will be on hand to hear views face to face on Saturday, February 22, from 10.30am-2.30pm at The Market Garden.
All feedback will be assessed to identify the preferred design and to make the appropriate changes where feasible.
