A Thriving & Affordable Market Street

Overview

Through workshops, market-stall engagement, business outreach and co-design sessions, residents and traders told us how central Hoxton Street Market is to everyday life. People value its affordability, the social connections it creates and its role in supporting the local community, particularly during the cost-of-living crisis.

Many people also said they want Hoxton Street to remain lively, welcoming and easy to use, while better supporting traders and local businesses.

This theme focuses on:

  • Supporting a vibrant, affordable and diverse market offer
  • Keeping Hoxton Street at the heart of community life
  • Making the street safer and more comfortable for people walking, wheeling and visiting

Projects linked to this theme

Phase 1 pilot projects

  • Market Infrastructure – Power and Gazebos: Introducing power infrastructure to support traders and reduce reliance on generators
  • Hoxton Gateways – Welcome Mural: A large public artwork at Falkirk Street celebrating local identity and marking the entrance to the high street

Phase 2 main projects

  • Inclusive Hoxton: Localised footpath widening, surface repairs and accessibility improvements
  • Roll-out of Market Power Infrastructure: Expanding power provision along Hoxton Street Market
  • Thriving Hoxton Street Fund: Developing a future pipeline of projects to support traders, businesses and cultural activity

This theme reflects what we heard about the social importance of the market and the need to balance affordability, accessibility and economic resilience.

Illustration of a market street with striped stalls, local shops and a trader standing between clothing and produce stalls, representing a busy local market.

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  • Children and young people
  • Community safety
  • Gathering ideas
  • Understanding views