The town council has been working with PKA Architects to develop proposals for a renovation of the Shambles. Designs propose a revamp of the entrance by creating a lobby area with automatic doors, a mezzanine space and underfloor heating. Other plans include having glass bifold doors in front of some traders plots.
Traders on the market had mixed opinions on the plans. Philippa Huber, who sells her own photography, has been trading at the market for two years. She said: "Something does need to be done because in the winter it is absolutely freezing.
"We need something that does make it more weather proof and pleasant for the traders and the public rather than it feeling like an ice cube." Philippa Huber has been trading at the market for two years. (Image: Newsquest) She added: "It is a real wind tunnel so the idea of some sort of sliding door protection would be good.
" Martin Rae has been trading at Plot 35 for around 18 months and said it needs an upgrade. He helps run community allotments for those with social exclusion issues and sells the plants produced in the market for funds. He said: "It is freezing in here in the winter and there is always wind coming in.
There is some very old fashioned heating which isn't very efficient. "I think it is a lot of money but the new doors will be great." Martin Rae has been trading at the market for around 18 months.
(Image: Newsquest) Angela Cave, who runs Parrots & Peonies, has been a trader in the market for almost three years. She.