Wirral Council has been accused of being “scrooge-like” over a new proposal for markets across the borough.
Over 60 residents, community groups, and churches have raised concerns about a draft Wirral Council policy that would see markets regulated across the Wirral. The policy would seek to introduce licences for large-scale events as well as those within six miles of council-owned Birkenhead Market.
The council said this new proposal is to help outline its market policy and avoid appeals over future decisions made. The six-mile zone around Birkenhead Market is proposed to support the market’s traders, according to a council report.
