Oldham's new outdoor market taking shape behind Spindles
Work is finally progressing on Oldham's new outdoor market behind Spindles shopping centre, with foundations now laid for the £2m project that will relocate traders from their current spot next to Tommyfield Market car park.
The development on George Square will transform the land between the police station and shopping centre into a new home for Oldham's once legendary Saturday Market, which has struggled in recent years as footfall dwindled.
Originally scheduled for completion by late 2025, the project has faced delays but is now expected to finish before the end of this year, though traders haven't yet been given a firm moving date.
The new location closer to the shopping centre's footfall could give the struggling market a fresh start, while the space will also be designed to host cultural events when not operating as a market.
The project forms part of Oldham's massive £430m town centre regeneration, which includes building 2,000 new homes on former civic sites through a 15-year partnership with developers Muse.
At a Glance
| What | Foundations laid for £2m outdoor market on George Square behind Spindles shopping centre |
|---|---|
| Who | Oldham Council, government (funding), Muse (regeneration partner) |
| Where | George Square, between police station and Spindles shopping centre |
| When | Foundations laid, completion expected before year-end 2026 |
| Why it matters | Relocates struggling market closer to shopping centre footfall, part of major town centre regeneration |
| What's next | Traders to move once completed, former site to become new sixth form with Eton College funding |
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