FREEMAN Street Market's management team and stall holders are 100 per cent committed to the regeneration of the street.
That is the message from market manager Steve Gotts as the latest reinvigoration of the street is set to begin.
The first phase of the regeneration scheme should be completed by December and Steve believes this latest plan to kick start the street back into action could be just what is needed to bring back the glory days.
Freeman Street was once the place to shop – hosting names such as Marks And Spencer and Woolworths. Steve said: "This could make a big difference. There have been plans and proposals before and they have faded to nothing, but there have been meetings and commitments have been made to this now.
"£125,000 has already been committed to refurbishing the shop fronts, which many stores have already signed up for.
"The first phase is already committed and the second will be soon as well.
"We have adequate parking provisions, which is key to bringing people in.
"Freeman street was once the high street of Grimsby and I believe there is still a need for what we have to offer.
"We are committed to serving the area, which we have shown by investing more than £1million into refurbishing and improving the market.
"The market caters for everybody with everything, including fresh produce and butchers and a range of other stalls.
"Using local businesses and local markets is key to keeping money in the local area.
"These stores generally use local wholesalers who employ local people and use local producers.
"It benefits the local area.
"I believe the regeneration will come to fruition and be a big step towards rejuvenating the street."
Some national chains remain in Freeman Street, such as Wilkinsons, Boyes and Iceland and Heron recently invested in a new store down there, having outgrown its home on the opposite side of the street.
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