The Moor: Council chief welcomes return of traders after row with landlord NewRiver

By David Walsh
Published 1st Dec 2023, 11:41 BST
Updated 1st Dec 2023, 12:05 BST
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The decision has sparked a boom in interest in the outdoor market before Christmas

A council chief has welcomed the return of traders to Sheffield’s outdoor market after a U-turn by the landlord.

Coun Joe Otten said it was “great to see” an influx of new stallholders after NewRiver allowed them to return Monday to Wednesday, until December 24.

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Flower seller Andrew Millard says takings are 75 per cent down at Moorfoot compared to The Moor.Flower seller Andrew Millard says takings are 75 per cent down at Moorfoot compared to The Moor.
Flower seller Andrew Millard says takings are 75 per cent down at Moorfoot compared to The Moor.

But The Star understands the move is only temporary and a ban on trading will resume after Christmas - dashing the hopes of many.

In March, NewRiver cleared traders off The Moor in the early part of the week to ‘enhance the goods and services on offer’ at surrounding shops. 

The decision sparked a row with landowner Sheffield City Council which considered suing the firm. A lease agreement protects the market Thursday to Saturday.