NEWSROOM

The business has been based at Wellington Market for 50 years and has a local, loyal customer base but also attracts many customers from further-a-field.

It’s the perfect shop for sweet lovers and prides itself on good old fashioned ‘pick n mix’ but also offers party bags and sweets which cater for special occasions such as weddings and baby showers.

Sweets Galore has opened next to the main entrance near the food court in the opposite corner of the market from where they were previously based.

Nine traders have already moved into their new permanent units marking the completion of phase one.

Telford & Wrekin Council successfully secured Government funding to invest into the market and is seizing this one-off opportunity to transform it into a fit-for-the-future venue which will continue to serve the needs of generations to come, safeguarding its future for the next 50 years.

Investment is being made into the fabric of the buildings, which had been neglected under previous ownerships, and the look, feel and operations of the market is being significantly improved.

Owners John and Diane Brown are excited about moving into their new purpose-built gondola stall at the historic twelfth century building.

John and Diane said:

“Our customers and other visitors to the market won’t find us in our usual spot but where we’ve moved to is only going to be temporary for a short period of time.

“We encourage people to come and visit us and all the other traders in the market as we continue to trade during the refurbishment and look forward to a new beginning and exciting times ahead.

“Once complete, our new gondola style stall will be based at the front and centre of the market and will hopefully draw people in to see what we and all the other traders in the market have to offer.

“If the refurbishment of the market isn’t done there won’t be a future – the market will die.

“The market is a very important part of the community in Wellington and we’re pleased that the historic features of the building, which has stood here for centuries, are being maintained.

“From a customer and trader perspective the new-look market will provide a much more welcoming and comfortable environment to work and shop in so we can’t wait to see it all completed.”

Plans, which will retain the market’s original and historic features, include a redesigned layout to enhance accessibility and improved circulation throughout the market as well as delivering refurbished and expanded toilet facilities.

Councillor Ollie Vickers, Telford & Wrekin Council’s Cabinet Member for the Economy and Transport, said:

“We're continuing to support businesses throughout the market regeneration works and want to remind people that businesses are fully open as usual throughout this process.

“We’ve undertaken this refurbishment programme to safeguard the market for the next 50 years so that future generations can continue to enjoy what this historic market in the heart of Wellington has to offer.”

Find out more about the Wellington Market regeneration programme