COUNCIL chiefs have approved a ‘masterplan’ to give Bedworth market a £700,000 makeover.
Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council’s cabinet has greenlit the makeover, which will see 20 fixed units added compared to the existing 14.
The authority launched a feasibility review last year to decide the future of the indoor market and now the results of this have been revealed.
Priorities for refurbishment will now be drawn up and consultation undertaken with traders.
The cash for the project has been raised through a grant from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.
The makeover is part of the council’s Building a Better Borough plan.
Council leader Coun Kris Wilson said: “It is great news that Bedworth Market will finally get the tender loving care and attention it has needed for a long time.
“This is the single biggest project being funded by the UKSPF, and it gives us an opportunity to breathe new life into the market.
“I’m looking forward to getting the tenders back and seeing just what is possible in the market building.
“We have a brilliant opportunity to create a refreshed market that also has space to put on events in the town to draw in residents from Bedworth and beyond.”
