Hyndburn Borough Council will soon be seeking new market traders and food and drink operators to join the revitalised Accrington Market Hall, which will reopen in mid-November following a multi-million pound renovation.
The Council is working with consultants Barker Proudlove on trader recruitment, with details for potential new businesses becoming available in the coming weeks. The Council is already engaged in conversations with existing traders about their return to the transformed building following construction completion in mid-July.
The historic market hall is being transformed into a modern venue combining traditional market trading with independent businesses, food and drink, and entertainment space. It will feature traditional trading stalls on the ground floor, mezzanine-level units for small shops and services, and a dedicated food and drink area designed for casual eating. It will also be able to host entertainment, community events and social gatherings.
Over the coming months, the Council will be finalising new lease agreements and planning the process for the existing traders who are returning. The mid-November opening date is designed to ensure a smooth transition from the temporary outdoor market on the Town Square.
Councillor Clare Pritchard, Portfolio Holder for Transformation and Town Centres, said:
“We’re thrilled to be entering the next stage of this exciting project and look forward to welcoming back many of our existing traders who have shown incredible commitment throughout the refurbishment. We’re also on the lookout for new businesses to join us in creating something special for Hyndburn.
We’re creating a destination that honours Accrington’s proud market tradition while offering something genuinely new. A place where generations can come together to shop, eat, socialise and enjoy what local businesses have to offer.
The new Market Hall will offer a vibrant mix of traditional stalls and fresh, flexible, modern spaces for food, drink and independent retail. This is a fantastic opportunity for traders to be part of a thriving destination at the heart of our town centre.”
Whilst the Council’s initial focus will be on working with the existing traders occupying the temporary market, attention will soon switch to recruiting a number of new traders to compliment and improve the current offer.
Anyone interested in operating at the new market hall from November 2026can contact kiera@barkerproudlove.co.uk for more information.
Accrington Town Square’s projects, including the refurbishment of the market hall, have been made possible through UK Government funding. For further information about the Accrington Town Square transformation and to find out how to get involved in the various upcoming projects, head to Home – Accrington Town Square.
