THE NEW operator for Kidderminster Markets has vowed to return them to their former glory after being handed the contract to take it over from next month.
Bescot Promotions Ltd, run by brothers Scott and Spencer Evans, was awarded the contract by Kidderminster Town Council after a competitive tender process found it to be the preferred option.
Scott told the Standard: “We are a family-run company which has been operating for more than 30 years and me and Spencer have been part of it for more than 20.
“It is a kind of home-coming for us as we used to help run Kidderminster Market when we first started out.
“Right now, it’s not as big as it used to be – it was a larger market with more stalls and we want to get it back to how it was.
“With our experience we know what makes a good market and we are confident we can get it thriving again.”
He added Bescot Promotions had good links with a large number and wide variety of traders and good platforms, including a website and social media, to get the word out.
“We analyse what shops are in the area and work with those to ensure there are not any clashes, making sure we give the town exactly what it needs.”
He added they were delighted to be working with Kidderminster Town Council, bringing a fresh approach to help both the market and town centre flourish over the coming months.
‘Fresh energy’
Kidderminster Town Council said: “This collaboration marks a major step forward in enhancing the town centre’s appeal, supporting local businesses and attracting residents and visitors alike.
“The initiative aims to bring fresh energy, innovation and a variety of quality traders to Kidderminster’s historic market town.”
It added Bescot Promotions was a leading market operator with a strong track record of delivering successful and engaging markets across the region.
Adam Stockhall, Kidderminster Town Council’s public realm and operations manager, said the move would bring economic benefits, attract visitors to the town centre and support local businesses with increasing footfall.
He added there would be community and social benefits as the markets would provide a different range of goods that perhaps the shops in the town did not already offer.
And the market would act as a social space, provide a sense of community, lead to urban regeneration and improve public space.
The revitalised Kidderminster Markets will officially launch under the new management on Thursday, July 10.
They will work in line with the usual Thursday and Saturday markets and there will be scope in the future to support local events.
What do you think? What kind of stalls would you like to see line up on or return to Kidderminster Markets? What memories do you have of how it used to be? Email: [email protected] with your views.
