Andrew Spence

Traders at Birkenhead Market expressed mixed reactions to relocating to a new site in the former TJ Hughes building, with many welcoming the chance for improved footfall and a revitalised space while others criticised the handling of the move. Several traders voiced concerns about the allocation process for new stalls, particularly a points‑based system they found unclear, while some long‑standing traders said they had been denied space altogether. Wirral Council defended its approach, citing extensive communication and the need to create a sustainable, well‑balanced market as part of wider town‑centre regeneration efforts.