When will Great Yarmouth's market place revamp be completed?

Work on the overall £4.7m market place project began in April 2021 to host stalls under an “architecturally-striking canopy".

The borough council says it is designed to ensure the market is more inviting to customers and to complement its historic setting.

Workers were sawing and hammering on Monday morning. Picture - James Weeds (Image: James Weeds)

The first phase of the market building was completed in June 2022, coinciding with the start of the town’s celebrations of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.

Currently, a deadline for the completion of phase two has not been confirmed. But council leader Carl Smith and Great Yarmouth Labour opposition leader Trevor Wainwright said they expect it to be by the end of the summer.

Council leader Carl Smith. Picture - Newsquest (Image: Archant)

In a joint statement, Mr Smith and Mr Wainwright said: "The new market continues to prove a success with traders and shoppers and the construction of the second phase is progressing well.

"The council are in discussions with the contractor about confirming a completion date."

In April, a fresh plea for potential stall holders was made in a statement on the borough council's Facebook page.

Great Yarmouth Labour oppostion leader Trevor Wainwright. Picture - James Weeds (Image: Archant)

The completion of the second phase of Great Yarmouth's market renovation is yet to be confirmed. Picture - James Weeds (Image: James Weeds)