Traders are queuing up to grab a stall at new-look market

TRADERS are queuing up to bag a spot on the new-look Wickford Market.

Trevor Day, who runs the market, has revealed he has a long waiting list of budding entrepreneurs wanting to snap up one of the 28 stalls or three permanent kiosks.

Basildon Council has just handed Cheshire-based Surf & Turf Instant Shelters a 12,000 contract to build 17 gazebos along the High Street and a further 11 down the newly-created Market Lane, which is the walkway down the side of the 99p shop.

Mr Day, who is also in charge of Rochford and Rayleigh markets, said he has had no problem filling the spaces with stalls selling fresh fish, fruit and vegetables, flowers and plants, clothes and jewellery.

He said: Were going to have something for everyone.

We want to have as much variety as possible, but obviously there will be some duplicates as that is unavoidable sometimes.

Hopefully, things will be up and running very soon. Were really excited.

The council is putting the finishing touches to the kiosks at the moment and theyre looking brilliant.

Were hoping to hold regular themed market events such as vintage fairs, which should bring in a different crowd.

The council was hoping the new market would be ready to open at the beginning of this month, but this date has now been pushed back a few weeks.

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