Sunday Market

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What: Temporary road closure to facilitate a local Sunday Market

Organise local traders, artists and entrepreneurs to showcase their work through a biweekly Sunday market.
Host business support training sessions at the library to help people who would like to start their own business.
Beyond the biweekly market, the proposed community cafe across the station can become a more permanent space to showcase artifacts and produce.

Where: Manor Park Road / in front on Post Office Depot

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Profile of Rosie Whicheloe

Posted by:Rosie Whicheloe

5 years ago

This is a great idea - makes use of a space well used by people accessing the station and Wandsted flats - but is currently unattractive due to parked cars and new trees/planting.

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Profile of annette fry

Posted by:annette fry

5 years ago

I do like the idea of a market, however Ifeel a local market should be near the library on the the main road, there is a very wide pavement there, it gives the library some status as a centre, which is much needed. It also connects more of Manor Park together, rather than having a market tucked away in the Conservation area. It is easier to see what is going on and more likely to attract people if it is held on the wide pavements. . However, new beautiful artist designed railings would really be the key to this. They would create safe space within which to hold a market. Should a second market, more specialised be desired, then the Blakesly arms could be the extra one. This brings issues of dealing with parking, and the Post Office and safe access and egress.

Profile of Tom Bendix

Posted by:Tom Bendix

5 years ago

Yes! Forest Gate has already proved this model works. This would bring much needed buzz & business to the area at the weekend. Food stalls could hero the multicultural flavours of the borough and help to support local artists & retailers. An easy quick win.

Profile of Paul Munroe

Posted by:Paul Munroe

5 years ago

Great idea to bring life to the area. Would the posts blocking the road come out for access for the flats opposite community garden?

Profile of Husnain BHATTI

Posted by:Husnain BHATTI

5 years ago

Yes that would be great, helps to bring the community together

Profile of Husnain BHATTI

Posted by:Husnain BHATTI

5 years ago

@Husnain BHATTI only issue would be parking and congestion if there's a way we can deal with it then it can work, a good idea is too look at the Sunday market they have in Shoreditch and old Street

Profile of Arnold Ridout

Posted by:Arnold Ridout

5 years ago

Good idea. Probably better idea to use space on Station Rd for better visibility. if it is successful Manor Park Road would be an ideal spill over.

Profile of Rachel Stevenson

Posted by:Rachel Stevenson

5 years ago

This is a great idea. I live in Forest Gate and would definitely visit manor park for a Sunday market.