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Hackney Council has scrapped plans for a new indoor market, aiming to prevent further cost increases for local traders.
Hackney Council has abandoned its plans for a new indoor market, a move confirmed at a Skills, Place and Economy Scrutiny Commission meeting in October 2026. This decision aims to prevent further financial burdens on local traders. The council cited delays in third-party property arrangements as the reason for scrapping the development.
The council's Cabinet Member for Inclusive Economies, Skills, High Streets and Markets, Councillor Rachel Kiesu-Gifu, stated her commitment to avoiding additional costs for traders. The indoor market development had been rated as 'red' due to contractual timelines not being met.
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